A woman who said she was drugged and raped by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has spoken publicly for the first time to BBC Newsnight about her ordeal. The woman, who spoke on condition of anonymity and whom the BBC will refer to as Nicky, said she met the disgraced financier when she was 19, working as a model. She said that after she gave him a massage at his waterfront mansion in Palm Beach, Florida, he gave her a drink of water, and she blacked out for hours, when she believes she was raped by Epstein. Nicky felt encouraged to come forward after other survivors shared their stories and is now calling for the US Department of Justice to release all its remaining files on Epstein.
In the extensive interview, Nicky described her initial interactions with Epstein, which escalated over time. Initially, she assumed his behavior was simply that of an old rich man with a fetish but later faced a horrifying scenario when he suggested sexual acts and ultimately drugged her. Nicky detailed how she lost memory of crucial hours after an encounter with him, awakening with an overwhelming sense of confusion and physical signs indicating assault. She is determined to see all evidence regarding Epstein's actions released publicly to aid in the healing process for all survivors.
Despite her courage in coming forward, Nicky expressed her frustration with the ongoing public discussions about Epstein, asserting that it is an obstacle for survivors seeking healing. She criticized the naming of legislative measures after Epstein, calling for a shift to commemorate the victims instead of glorifying their abuser. Nicky articulated the need for full transparency regarding the remaining investigation documents, emphasizing the importance of ethical and responsible disclosure for the sake of all victims involved.
In the extensive interview, Nicky described her initial interactions with Epstein, which escalated over time. Initially, she assumed his behavior was simply that of an old rich man with a fetish but later faced a horrifying scenario when he suggested sexual acts and ultimately drugged her. Nicky detailed how she lost memory of crucial hours after an encounter with him, awakening with an overwhelming sense of confusion and physical signs indicating assault. She is determined to see all evidence regarding Epstein's actions released publicly to aid in the healing process for all survivors.
Despite her courage in coming forward, Nicky expressed her frustration with the ongoing public discussions about Epstein, asserting that it is an obstacle for survivors seeking healing. She criticized the naming of legislative measures after Epstein, calling for a shift to commemorate the victims instead of glorifying their abuser. Nicky articulated the need for full transparency regarding the remaining investigation documents, emphasizing the importance of ethical and responsible disclosure for the sake of all victims involved.
