US 'sex slave' guru goes on trial in New York As the trial of Keith Raniere, founder and leader of alleged sex cult NXIVM begins, his former publicist says he is now "paying the price." Six people had been due to appear in the dock, but 58-year-old Raniere will now be the only one to stand trial. He faces a host of federal charges, including sex trafficking, extortion and conspiracy. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES