Matt Lauer's Rape Accuser Brooke Nevils Speaks Out
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Brooke Nevils, former NBC assistant, appeared on CNN to discuss her memoir "Unspeakable Things," detailing alleged sexual assaults by former Today anchor Matt Lauer during her time at NBC.
- Nevils described how Lauer, considered a "superstar harasser" protected by NBC's leadership, manipulated her into doubting her experience after an alleged assault during the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
- Lauer denied the allegations in a public statement, claiming the encounters were consensual and that Nevils was a willing partner, which Nevils said made her feel ashamed and isolated.
- Nevils emphasized the importance of addressing power dynamics in workplace sexual misconduct and hopes her book helps others understand they are not alone and prompts change in corporate culture.
- The Hollywood Reporter sought comment from Lauer’s representatives but had not received a response as of Friday.
