The Knife
In 2014, Raniere founded the NXIVM-affiliated news organization "The Knife of Aristotle", later known as "The Knife" and "The Knife Media". The Knife of Aristotle was subsequently described as a fake news website and a cult. The organization also reportedly hired journalists in an attempt to gain media support and solicit new members to NXIVM, as well as fabricating staff members.