The trial start date for alleged Capital Region-based sex cult NXIVM is pushed back.

The trial was supposed to begin in March, but now it's been pushed back to April.

Keith Raniere and accused co-conspirator actress Allison Mack are facing federal sex trafficking charges.

The two are accused of running a sex cult that branded women, disguised as a self-help group.

A number of other top NXIVM executives are also facing racketeering charges.