Brooke Nevils Reveals Alleged Rape by Matt Lauer in New Book

Brooke Nevils, a former employee of NBC, is set to release her book titled “Unspeakable Things” on February 3. In this book, she provides an in-depth account of her allegations against journalist Matt Lauer, whom she accused of sexual assault during the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Details of the Allegations

Nevils first shared her story in Ronan Farrow’s 2019 book “Catch and Kill.” She alleged that Lauer raped her while they were working together in Sochi, where she was present with fellow journalist Meredith Vieira.

Recounting the Incident

• Nevils describes feelings of humiliation and confusion immediately following the alleged assault.
• She states that despite experiencing physical pain, she initially struggled to label her encounter with Lauer as rape.

Reflecting on her reluctance to report the incident, Nevils explained, “I was in freaking Russia. Who would I call? Putin? The KGB?”

The Aftermath

Nevils felt isolated and overwhelmed after the event. Despite her discomfort, she maintained communication with Lauer, even expressing a desire to talk about the incident via email.

Subsequent Encounters

• Following the alleged assault, Nevils had multiple encounters with Lauer, which she rationalized as attempts to regain control.
• Nevils notes one encounter where Lauer allegedly referenced their previous experience by bringing towels into the bedroom.

Nevils later questioned why she continued her relationship with Lauer, addressing common misconceptions about sexual assault. She highlighted the complexity of recognizing a situation as assault when it occurs in the context of a preexisting relationship.

NBC’s Response

Nevils formally filed a complaint against Lauer in November 2017, leading to his termination from NBC the following day. After his dismissal, further allegations against Lauer emerged in the media.

Lauer’s Denial

• Lauer has publicly denied Nevils’ allegations, while admitting to an extramarital affair.
• His response included an open letter, claiming Nevils’ account contained inconsistencies.

Nevils’ book aims to provide clarity and validate her experiences. “Unspeakable Things” is anticipated to spark further discussions on sexual assault and misconduct in the workplace.

For more insights into Nevils’ narrative, visit Filmogaz.com.