A woman who alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has shared her story publicly for the first time. Speaking under the pseudonym “Nicky,” she recounted her experiences to a national news program, calling for the US Department of Justice to release all remaining investigation files.
The Ordeal Begins
Nicky met Epstein at age 19 while working as a model. She said he initially invited her to give him a massage at his Palm Beach mansion. After giving her a drink of water, she blacked out for hours and believes she was assaulted while unconscious.
Her interactions with Epstein started innocently, she said, but quickly escalated. During a massage, Epstein allegedly encouraged sexual activity despite her protest. Nicky described how she tried to leave and wash her hands but then accepted water from him, after which she has no memory for at least 12 hours.
“I have no recollection of anything for a minimum of 12 hours after that,” she said. When she regained consciousness, she noticed signs indicating sexual assault, although she could not recall the events. She believes Epstein drugged her and assaulted her during this period.
Confronting the Reality
Later the same day, Epstein allegedly asked for another massage, revealing he knew she was not menstruating. Nicky realized this meant he had assaulted her while she was unconscious. She described the psychological impact of the abuse, including thoughts of her own mortality and concern for her children’s wellbeing.
“I don’t know how I made it,” she said, reflecting on surviving the trauma.
Demand for Transparency
In November, US legislation mandated the Department of Justice to release all materials from investigations into Epstein. Millions of documents were released, but some information was criticized for revealing the identities of survivors, while roughly two million files remain unreleased.
Nicky expressed frustration at the slow and incomplete process. “That is absolutely a waste of my and everybody else’s taxpayer dollars,” she said. She also criticized the naming of the legislation—the Epstein Transparency Act—for seemingly glorifying Epstein. “Why not call it the Survivors Act or something to honor victims?” she said.
Conclusion
Nicky’s testimony underscores the ongoing impact of Epstein’s crimes and the need for full transparency from authorities. She hopes releasing all investigative files will support survivors, ensure accountability, and prevent further glorification of the abuser.
