Actor Allison Mack, who played Chloe Sullivan in all 10 seasons of the Superman prequel series Smallville, has expressed her regrets over her involvement in the sex cult NXIVM, ahead of her sentencing on June 30.

A letter from Mack was included with the sentencing guideline recommendations given by her attorneys, according to THR. Mack apologized to those who had been harmed by the actions that she took in association with cult leader Keith Raniere, saying, "I threw myself into the teachings of Keith Raniere with everything I had. I believed, whole-heartedly, that his mentorship was leading me to a better, more enlightened version of myself. I devoted my loyalty, my resources, and, ultimately, my life to him."

Raniere was previously found guilty on charges of sex trafficking, conspiracy and possession of child pornography. The cult operated using NXIVM (pronounced Nex-e-um) as a front, claiming to aid members in self-improvement. Mack joined the organization alongside fellow Smallville alum Kristin Kreuk (who left shortly thereafter), and was allegedly tasked with recruiting new "sex slaves" for Raniere. Several former members testified to witnessing women being branded with Raniere's initials in a mock dungeon and being forced to engage in sex acts.

In 2018, Raniere and Mack were arrested by the FBI alongside several other NXIVM members. Mack pleaded guilty to charges of trafficking, sex trafficking conspiracy and forced labor conspiracy. She was also accused of money laundering and identity fraud, and charges of racketeering and racketeering conspiracy were later added.

Mack's letter stated, "This was the biggest mistake and regret of my life," and professed a dedication to making amends and becoming more compassionate. "I am sorry to those of you that I brought into Nxivm," she wrote. "I am sorry I ever exposed you to the nefarious and emotionally abusive schemes of a twisted man. I am sorry that I encouraged you to use your resources to participate in something that was ultimately so ugly. I do not take lightly the responsibility I have in the lives of those I love and I feel a heavy weight of guilt for having misused your trust, leading you down a negative path."

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Source: The Hollywood Reporter