A Survivor Speaks: The Haunting Account of Jeffrey Epstein's Abuse

Thu Mar 26 2026 13:05:04 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Nicky, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, shares her harrowing experience of being drugged and raped, calling for transparency as more documents remain sealed.

In a heart-wrenching interview with BBC Newsnight, Nicky, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, recounts her traumatic experience of being drugged and raped by the convicted sex offender. Speaking publicly for the first time, she describes how Epstein's manipulation turned a seemingly innocent encounter into a nightmare. Nicky urges the U.S. Department of Justice to release remaining files on the case, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.

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 said she felt encouraged to come forward by other survivors sharing their stories. She is now calling for the US Department of Justice to release all its remaining files on Epstein.

'There's nothing you won't do to stop reliving all of it'

In an extensive interview with BBC Newsnight, Nicky described in detail Epstein's abuses. As other survivors have recounted, Nicky's interaction with Epstein began with a massage, where he asked her to remove her top and bra. I honestly thought, OK, maybe it's just an old rich guy that has a fetish and so be it, she said. Whatever. I mean, it paid my rent.

But a few weeks later, her encounter with Epstein became darker. Nicky described, So I took my top off just like last time, started at his feet, worked my way up, and when I got to his upper thigh and went on to his chest, he pulled at my jeans, like almost to unbutton them.

When she told Epstein she was on her period, it wasn't true. He encouraged her to have sex with him anyway and began to masturbate in front of her. Nicky quickly got dressed and attempted to leave but when she returned from the bathroom, Epstein offered her a sip of water. She took the drink and has no recollection of anything for a minimum of 12 hours.

I woke up feeling sick, sluggish and heavy. I have done various psychotherapies to try to remember, to try and have a glimpse of something, and it's black, I have no idea. But I can logically make a variety of assumptions that I think would be very accurate, Nicky stated. She believes Epstein drugged and sexually assaulted her.

Later, when Nicky saw Epstein again, he confirmed her worst fears by indicating he knew she wasn't menstruating, leading her to conclude that he must have raped her while she was unconscious.

Nicky emphasized the importance of all Epstein-related files being released properly, honestly, ethically following legislation compelling the justice department to unveil documents from its investigations into Epstein.

I don't think that's too much to ask, she asserted. I would love for us to be able to heal. Nicky lamented the ongoing glorification of Epstein even in discussions surrounding the necessary transparency from authorities. Why don't you name it the Survivors [Act]... but no, we're gonna glorify this horrific, disgusting person who is a complete monster.

Her story sheds light on the trauma suffered by survivors, as they demand acknowledgment, justice, and healing from the scars inflicted by their abuser.

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