Victim Details Matt Lauer’s Alleged Rape in Revealing New Book

A former NBC employee, Brooke Nevils, has detailed her allegations of rape against Matt Lauer in her upcoming memoir, “Unspeakable Things: Silence, Shame, and the Stories We Choose to Believe.” The book, which will be available on February 3, 2023, recounts a traumatic experience during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Details of the Incident at the 2014 Winter Olympics

Nevils, who was working as a talent assistant at NBC, describes a night out with Lauer and her boss, Meredith Vieira. Following drinks, she accompanied Lauer to his hotel room, where the incident occurred. In her memoir, she reflects on waking up in pain and initially believing it might have been a misunderstanding.

Nevils’ Struggle with the Aftermath

Brooke Nevils spent years trying to make sense of the assault. She reported feeling confused and labeled the encounter as “weird and humiliating.” Despite recognizing physical pain, she struggled to label the experience as sexual assault at the time.

• She described a hesitation to report due to Lauer’s status as a prominent anchor.
• Nevils continued communication with Lauer even after returning to New York.

In November 2017, prompted by an internal and societal shift regarding sexual harassment claims, she filed a formal complaint with NBC. Lauer was subsequently questioned and fired the same day by NBC News chairman Andrew Lack.

Broader Allegations and Public Response

Following Lauer’s firing, several other women came forward with similar allegations against him. Notably, many details echoed in Ronan Farrow’s 2019 book, “Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators.” Lauer denied the allegations, asserting that his interactions with Nevils were consensual.

Nevils confronts her decision to maintain contact with Lauer in her memoir, questioning societal expectations of victims. She reflects on her feelings of worthlessness and her struggle with mental health, which eventually led to a permanent leave of absence from NBC.

Nevils’ Journey Toward Healing

Today, Nevils emphasizes healing through family and writing. Her experiences in the wake of the assault prompted her to share her story in hopes of helping others facing similar situations.

“I know what it is to feel truly alone and ashamed,” she writes. Through her memoir, she aims to provide solace to those feeling isolated in their trauma.