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, recalled meeting the disgraced financier at age 19 while working as a model. After giving Epstein a massage at his waterfront mansion in Palm Beach, Florida, she blacked out after drinking water he offered, believing she was raped during that time.
In her emotional interview, Nicky described how she felt compelled to speak out after hearing other survivors share their stories. She called for the U.S. Department of Justice to make public all remaining files on Epstein to ensure justice and transparency for victims. Nicky recounted the harrowing details of her encounters with Epstein, noting that he coerced her into inappropriate situations.
Later in the interview, Nicky expressed frustration with the handling of Epstein's case, urging that all released files should be disclosed properly, honestly, ethically. Reflecting on the struggles of healing as a survivor, she highlighted how society often treats victims as means for political discourse, which prevents them from overcoming their trauma.
UK users can watch the full interview on Newsnight on BBC Two at 22:30 GMT, along with more of the BBC's conversations with Epstein survivors on BBC iPlayer.
In her emotional interview, Nicky described how she felt compelled to speak out after hearing other survivors share their stories. She called for the U.S. Department of Justice to make public all remaining files on Epstein to ensure justice and transparency for victims. Nicky recounted the harrowing details of her encounters with Epstein, noting that he coerced her into inappropriate situations.
Later in the interview, Nicky expressed frustration with the handling of Epstein's case, urging that all released files should be disclosed properly, honestly, ethically. Reflecting on the struggles of healing as a survivor, she highlighted how society often treats victims as means for political discourse, which prevents them from overcoming their trauma.
UK users can watch the full interview on Newsnight on BBC Two at 22:30 GMT, along with more of the BBC's conversations with Epstein survivors on BBC iPlayer.
