Accuser says NJ lawyer Matthew Nilo's release in rape case is 'bulls--t'

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A woman who was allegedly raped at gunpoint by New Jersey attorney Matthew Nilo called it “bulls–t” that he was freed on $500,000 bail Monday.

“He literally hid from cops for 16 years. How is he not a flight risk?” the woman told the Daily Mail outside a Boston courtroom under the pseudonym Lori.

The woman was visibly shaking with anger as Nilo’s lawyer informed the court that his family had raised the $500,000 cash on his $5 million bail to spring him from jail ahead of his trial, according to the report.

Nilo, 35, was nabbed by the feds in his Weehawken apartment building last month in connection with an alleged 15-year-old rape spree in Massachusetts. He has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated rape, kidnapping, assault with attempt to rape and indecent assault and battery.

The alleged gunpoint attack on Lori by the stranger happened 16 years ago, and caused her to have a mental breakdown and forced her to go on disability with post-traumatic stress, she told the outlet.

Alleged serial rapist Matthew Nilo was freed on $500,000 bail on June 12, 2023. Robert Miller
One of Nilo’s alleged victims, identified by the pseudonym Lori, called Nilo’s release “bullsh—t.” Fox Digital

The woman, now 39, was linked to the case through forensic evidence. She is among four alleged victims, who ranged in age from 23 to 44 at the time of the assaults.

“The cops came to my house and said they had identified him and they said that he was identified by DNA — and I was just relieved,” she said.

“I was in disbelief and awe because I didn’t think he was going to get caught. I’ve been waiting for years for him to get arrested.”

Nilo appears at an extradition hearing in court inn Jersey City on June 1. Robert Miller
Serial Boston rape suspect and New Jersey lawyer Matthew Nilo as seen on his LinkedIn profile. Matthew J. Nilo/Linkedin

The accuser said she had shown up in court to finally confront the suspect, but was unable to because he did not attend the bail hearing.

“I had to show it’s not forgotten about, and I’m not going to just let this go,” she told the outlet. “And I’m going to continue to speak my mind and make him aware that this is not his city anymore. Boston belongs to us now.

“He’s a very evil person and he used weapons and force to violently kidnap and rape multiple women,” she continued. “I can’t get into the details of my case, but I was his first victim, and the charges that are brought against him for me are aggravated rape and kidnapping.”

Nilo’s fiancée, Laura Griffin, appeared with the suspected rapist last week in court, where she was seen clutching rosary beads. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff

Nilo was nabbed through DNA allegedly found on utensils and drinking glasses he used at a corporate event and obtained by FBI agents.

Under the terms of his bail, Nilo will wear a GPS ankle monitor and surrender his passport. He was also told to keep his distance from the scene of his alleged crimes — Terminal Street in Charlestown, where he allegedly attacked four women after offering them rides home.

“I think it’s crazy. But that’s the law in Massachusetts, I guess,” Lori said. “I think he’s just trying to make a joke of the courtroom, coming up with his bail. I don’t think he cares at all. I don’t think he has any remorse. I think he thought he could get away with this forever. And honestly, I thought he might.”

Lori claimed that Nilo should be considered a flight risk by the court. Robert Miller
Nilo allegedly raped four women in Boston between August 2007 and December 2008. Matthew Nilo/Facebook

The woman was also appalled to learn that Nilo was greeted in court at his arraignment last week by his fiancée, Laura Griffin, who clutched rosary beads during the proceedings.

“I’ve dealt with it every day. He’s literally taken 15 years of my life away from me. I’ve lived in fear every day of my life since,” Lori said, adding, “And I don’t know how they can let him back into the world.”

Nilo has been suspended from his job as a cyber claims attorney for the Cowbell Cyber insurance firm in Manhattan.

“He has everybody fooled that he is just some smart, regular guy, but he’s not,” she said. “He’s a serial rapist, and not once, twice, three times, but four times in Massachusetts.

“And he’s done damage to my soul that is irreversible.”

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