Matt Lauer Accuser Brooke Nevils Details Alleged Rape in New Book

The release of Brooke Nevils’ upcoming book, “Unspeakable Things,” is shedding new light on her allegations against former NBC anchor Matt Lauer. In her book, Nevils delves deeper into her relationship with Lauer and the events that transpired during their time together.

Nevils first came forward with her story in Ronan Farrow’s book, “Catch and Kill,” where she accused Lauer of sexual assault at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. In her book, she reveals that despite the pain and trauma she experienced, she struggled to come to terms with calling what happened to her “rape.” She describes feeling alone and overwhelmed, unsure of who to turn to for help in a foreign country like Russia.

One of the reasons Nevils cites for not immediately reporting the incident to the police was Lauer’s powerful position at NBC. She felt that Lauer’s status as the longest-serving anchor of the “Today” show made it difficult for her to speak out against him. She internalized the blame, feeling like she had somehow failed to prevent the assault.

After the incident, Nevils recounts reaching out to Lauer through email and eventually meeting with him at the “Today” offices. Lauer allegedly downplayed the encounter and invited her to his apartment, where he offered her alcohol and allegedly pressured her into another sexual encounter. Despite her reservations, Nevils ultimately gave in to Lauer’s advances, feeling trapped and unable to assert control over the situation.

The book details several more instances of similar encounters with Lauer in the following months, painting a disturbing picture of a pattern of abuse and manipulation. Nevils describes feeling like she was unable to break free from Lauer’s hold over her, despite her attempts to assert herself.

“Unspeakable Things” provides a harrowing account of Nevils’ experiences with Lauer and sheds light on the complexities of power dynamics and sexual assault in the workplace. Nevils’ courage in sharing her story serves as a reminder of the importance of speaking out against abuse and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. Brooke Nevils, in her new book “Unspeakable Things,” delves into the complexities of abuse and why victims may find it difficult to come forward or leave their abusers. She addresses the common question of why a victim would continue a relationship with their perpetrator, drawing a poignant analogy to a stranger assault versus assault within a preexisting relationship.

Nevils recounts her experience with Matt Lauer, describing how he was charming and charismatic in work settings, making it harder for her to recognize and speak out against his alleged misconduct. Despite filing a complaint against Lauer in 2017, it was not until he was fired by NBC that other allegations of misconduct surfaced, leading to a public response from Lauer denying wrongdoing but admitting to an extramarital affair with Nevils.

The book excerpt sheds light on the internal struggles faced by victims of abuse, highlighting the fear of not being believed, the potential consequences of speaking out, and the emotional manipulation that can cloud one’s perception of the abuse. Nevils’ candid account challenges societal misconceptions about abuse and emphasizes the importance of supporting and believing survivors.

For more insights from Brooke Nevils’ book “Unspeakable Things,” you can visit The Cut’s website. The book is set to be published on Feb. 3, offering a raw and powerful narrative that confronts the complexities of abuse and the journey to finding one’s voice.