Chris Mark Faces Federal Sex-Crimes Probe as 101 Princesses Lured Young Women to Connecticut Castle
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Updated · The Guardian · Aug 21
Chris Mark Faces Federal Sex-Crimes Probe as 101 Princesses Lured Young Women to Connecticut Castle
2 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Aug 21
Summary
Federal investigators, including the Department of Homeland Security, are probing Chris Mark over multiple alleged sex-related crimes tied to his Connecticut castle, according to former adviser Charles Cady.
Cady said he broke with Mark after meeting federal agents and realizing he may have been involved unwittingly; as of August 2026, Mark has not been charged and the investigation remains ongoing.
Accounts from visitors described Mark inviting 18+ guests to a supposed castle party, then pitching his “101 Princesses” reality show, asking women to wear princess costumes and discussing shower or hot-tub scenes.
Mark also told a journalist he used dating apps to bring women to the castle and “adapt” them to his lifestyle, later sending 42 texts that referenced ex-convict associates; he denies grooming women or making genuine threats.
The case casts new scrutiny on years of bizarre activity at the castle, where Mark had pursued reality-show schemes and other projects while, associates say, increasingly isolating himself.