Instagram/Katie Couric Celebrity Katie Couric calls Brooke Nevils "very brave" for detailing alleged Matt Lauer rape in new memoir, reigniting media misconduct discussions. April 26, 2026 AceShowbiz - Katie Couric has publicly acknowledged the courage of Brooke Nevils, the woman who accused former NBC anchor Matt Lauer of an alleged 2014 rape, as Nevils releases a new memoir detailing her experience. Couric's remarks come amid ongoing discussions about workplace misconduct and accountability within the media industry.