Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty to seven more counts of sexual assault in a video hearing with London’s Southwark Crown Court on Friday.
The brief hearing focused on the additional charges that were brought against Spacey in November, including three alleged offenses of indecent assault, three of sexual assault and one of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. They are all related to a male complainant and cover the period from 2001 to 2004.
The new charges came just weeks after a jury in New York had found Spacey not liable in a civil sexual misconduct trial brought by actor Anthony Rapp, who had accused the actor of molesting him when he was 14 and they were both appearing in Broadway plays in the 1980s.
The U.K. judge, Mark Wall, on Friday agreed to join the seven-count indictment to five earlier U.K. counts, including four counts...
The brief hearing focused on the additional charges that were brought against Spacey in November, including three alleged offenses of indecent assault, three of sexual assault and one of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. They are all related to a male complainant and cover the period from 2001 to 2004.
The new charges came just weeks after a jury in New York had found Spacey not liable in a civil sexual misconduct trial brought by actor Anthony Rapp, who had accused the actor of molesting him when he was 14 and they were both appearing in Broadway plays in the 1980s.
The U.K. judge, Mark Wall, on Friday agreed to join the seven-count indictment to five earlier U.K. counts, including four counts...
- 1/13/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor Kevin Spacey will be charged with seven further sex offences, all against one man, piling on the pressure for one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Britain’s Crown Prosecution said Wednesday that charges against the former “House of Cards” star are three of indecent assault, three of sexual assault and one of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. The charges relate to incidents between 2001 and 2004.
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The prosecuting authority approved the charges following “a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation,″ said Rosemary Ainslie, head of the Cps Special Crime Division.
In a July court appearance, Spacey, 63, denied charges of sexually assaulting three men a decade or more ago. That plea related to four counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
Britain’s Crown Prosecution said Wednesday that charges against the former “House of Cards” star are three of indecent assault, three of sexual assault and one of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. The charges relate to incidents between 2001 and 2004.
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The prosecuting authority approved the charges following “a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation,″ said Rosemary Ainslie, head of the Cps Special Crime Division.
In a July court appearance, Spacey, 63, denied charges of sexually assaulting three men a decade or more ago. That plea related to four counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
- 11/16/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
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Kevin Spacey is set to face an additional seven sexual offense charges in the U.K., bringing the total to 12.
According to the Crown Prosecution Service, the further charges against the actor include three counts of indecent assault, three counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
“The Cps has authorized additional criminal charges against Kevin Spacey, 63, for a number of sexual assaults against one man between 2001 and 2004,” said Rosemary Ainslie, head of the Cps Special Crime Division.
“The Cps has also authorized one charge of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. The authority to charge follows a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation.”
Spacey has already been formally charged with five counts of sexual assault in the U.K., which the two-time...
Kevin Spacey is set to face an additional seven sexual offense charges in the U.K., bringing the total to 12.
According to the Crown Prosecution Service, the further charges against the actor include three counts of indecent assault, three counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
“The Cps has authorized additional criminal charges against Kevin Spacey, 63, for a number of sexual assaults against one man between 2001 and 2004,” said Rosemary Ainslie, head of the Cps Special Crime Division.
“The Cps has also authorized one charge of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. The authority to charge follows a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation.”
Spacey has already been formally charged with five counts of sexual assault in the U.K., which the two-time...
- 11/16/2022
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Kevin Spacey will no longer be starring in 1242 – Gateway to the West, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The news of his departure from the film comes on the same day as a date was set for his U.K. sexual assault trial. On Thursday, the two-time Oscar winner pleaded not guilty to five charges against him, which includes four counts of sexual assault against three men dating back to 2005. Justice Mark Wall, who was overseeing the hearing at London’s historic Central Criminal Court, set the trial date for June 6, 2023.
The actor had been set to star in 1242, a historical Genghis Khan drama that was one of two Spacey-starring features shopped at the 2022 Cannes film market in May. Directed by Péter Soós, the cast also includes Eric Roberts, Christopher Lambert, Neil Stuke and Genevieve Florence.
The search to replace Spacey, who is...
Kevin Spacey will no longer be starring in 1242 – Gateway to the West, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The news of his departure from the film comes on the same day as a date was set for his U.K. sexual assault trial. On Thursday, the two-time Oscar winner pleaded not guilty to five charges against him, which includes four counts of sexual assault against three men dating back to 2005. Justice Mark Wall, who was overseeing the hearing at London’s historic Central Criminal Court, set the trial date for June 6, 2023.
The actor had been set to star in 1242, a historical Genghis Khan drama that was one of two Spacey-starring features shopped at the 2022 Cannes film market in May. Directed by Péter Soós, the cast also includes Eric Roberts, Christopher Lambert, Neil Stuke and Genevieve Florence.
The search to replace Spacey, who is...
- 7/14/2022
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The US actor appeared at London’s Old Bailey today (July 14).
US actor Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty to all five charges against him during a hearing at London’s Old Bailey that took place today (July 14).
Spacey has been charged with four counts of sexually assaulting three men and a fifth charge of causing a man to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. All five charges are alleged to have taken place between 2005 and 2013, in London and Gloucestershire.
Today’s hearing was overseen by judge Justice Mark Wall.
Initially, the hearing was set to take place at Southwark Crown Court,...
US actor Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty to all five charges against him during a hearing at London’s Old Bailey that took place today (July 14).
Spacey has been charged with four counts of sexually assaulting three men and a fifth charge of causing a man to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. All five charges are alleged to have taken place between 2005 and 2013, in London and Gloucestershire.
Today’s hearing was overseen by judge Justice Mark Wall.
Initially, the hearing was set to take place at Southwark Crown Court,...
- 7/14/2022
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
American Beauty and House of Cards star Kevin Spacey has pled not guilty to five sexual assault charges at a court hearing at London’s famed Old Bailey court this morning and will face trial in June next year.
The Oscar-winning actor, appearing under his real name of Kevin Spacey Fowler, was asked for his name and address before making the plea at a hearing overseen by Justice Mark Wall.
In June, Spacey was formally charged with four counts of sexual assault and one of “causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent,” by the Metropolitan Police. The alleged historical offenses cover a period of 2005-2013 in London and the county of Gloucester and were against three men all now aged in their 30s and 40s. Spacey has maintained his innocence since the allegations first came to light.
The judge has set a trial date for June...
The Oscar-winning actor, appearing under his real name of Kevin Spacey Fowler, was asked for his name and address before making the plea at a hearing overseen by Justice Mark Wall.
In June, Spacey was formally charged with four counts of sexual assault and one of “causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent,” by the Metropolitan Police. The alleged historical offenses cover a period of 2005-2013 in London and the county of Gloucester and were against three men all now aged in their 30s and 40s. Spacey has maintained his innocence since the allegations first came to light.
The judge has set a trial date for June...
- 7/14/2022
- by Jesse Whittock and Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
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