New Jeffrey Epstein accuser describes alleged rape in NBC interview: 'I was terrified'

Jennifer Araoz
(Image credit: NBC News)

Federal prosecutors earlier this week encouraged more of financier Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victims to come forward following his arrest, and now, a new accuser has shared her story with NBC News.

Jennifer Araoz in a Wednesday interview with Savannah Guthrie on Today shared her account of allegedly being raped by Epstein when she was 15 years old.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.