Allison Mack, the former star of the hit television series “Smallville”, was released from federal prison after serving two years of a three-year sentence for her involvement in the cult-like group Nxivm. Mack was an “essential accomplice” and had recruited women to be sexual partners for its leader. In a 2021 letter, Mack expressed her remorse for her actions and regret for her involvement with the group's leader, who was sentenced to 120 years in prison. Through her letter, Mack highlighted the dangers of cult-like groups and the life-altering consequences of joining such dangerous organizations.