On Wednesday, two-time Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey was found not guilty of nine counts of sexual assault. A jury at Southwark Crown Court in London took 12 hours to reach their decision, following the monthlong trial.
The case arose six years ago when four men alleged that Spacey assaulted them between 2001 and 2013. One complainant told British police that Spacey touched him multiple times without his consent, saying that Spacey grabbed his genitals and almost made him lose control of a car he was driving to Elton John’s White Tie and Tiara Ball.
In an attempt to defend Spacey, John testified that the actor only attended his ball in 2001, though the complainant said that the incident occurred in 2004 or 2005.
While on the stand, Spacey claimed that the pair had a consensual “naughty relationship.”
Other complainants accused Spacey of similar acts, alleging that he engaged in non-consensual sexual activity. The actor’s lawyer,...
The case arose six years ago when four men alleged that Spacey assaulted them between 2001 and 2013. One complainant told British police that Spacey touched him multiple times without his consent, saying that Spacey grabbed his genitals and almost made him lose control of a car he was driving to Elton John’s White Tie and Tiara Ball.
In an attempt to defend Spacey, John testified that the actor only attended his ball in 2001, though the complainant said that the incident occurred in 2004 or 2005.
While on the stand, Spacey claimed that the pair had a consensual “naughty relationship.”
Other complainants accused Spacey of similar acts, alleging that he engaged in non-consensual sexual activity. The actor’s lawyer,...
- 7/26/2023
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
The verdict in Kevin Spacey’s London sexual assault trial is here. The actor has been found not guilty and cleared of all nine charges against him.
The verdict was rendered after over 48 hours of deliberation. BBC News reports that the actor appeared emotional upon being acquitted.
Spacey faced sexual and indecent assault charges from four men over incidents alleged to have occurred between 2004 and 2013 when the actor was the director of London’s famed Old Vic Theatre.
When the Crown Prosecution Service brought charges against Spacey in 2022 it raised the specter of whether the actor would be willing to travel to London to face them. If he had been unwilling, an extradition would have had to be arranged. Instead, Spacey voluntarily journeyed to London to be formally charged and has appeared every day at the Southwark Crown Court on London’s South Bank as the trial unfolded.
Spacey, 64, was...
The verdict was rendered after over 48 hours of deliberation. BBC News reports that the actor appeared emotional upon being acquitted.
Spacey faced sexual and indecent assault charges from four men over incidents alleged to have occurred between 2004 and 2013 when the actor was the director of London’s famed Old Vic Theatre.
When the Crown Prosecution Service brought charges against Spacey in 2022 it raised the specter of whether the actor would be willing to travel to London to face them. If he had been unwilling, an extradition would have had to be arranged. Instead, Spacey voluntarily journeyed to London to be formally charged and has appeared every day at the Southwark Crown Court on London’s South Bank as the trial unfolded.
Spacey, 64, was...
- 7/26/2023
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Kevin Spacey has been cleared of all nine sex charges in his U.K. criminal trial.
After more than 12 hours of deliberation following almost four weeks of evidence and testimonies, the jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court reached the not guilty verdict Wednesday afternoon. The judge, Justice Mark Wall, concluded that the “defendant may be discharged,” ending one of the most high-profile trials to emerge from the #MeToo era.
Spacey, for whom July 26 also marked his 64th birthday, reportedly wept on hearing the news.
In a short statement to the press outside the court roughly an hour later, an emotional-looking Spacey thanked the jury, his legal team and the court staff.
“I imagine many of you can understand that there’s a lot for me to process after what has just happened today,” he said. “I am humbled by the outcome.”
Spacey had pleaded not guilty to nine charges...
After more than 12 hours of deliberation following almost four weeks of evidence and testimonies, the jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court reached the not guilty verdict Wednesday afternoon. The judge, Justice Mark Wall, concluded that the “defendant may be discharged,” ending one of the most high-profile trials to emerge from the #MeToo era.
Spacey, for whom July 26 also marked his 64th birthday, reportedly wept on hearing the news.
In a short statement to the press outside the court roughly an hour later, an emotional-looking Spacey thanked the jury, his legal team and the court staff.
“I imagine many of you can understand that there’s a lot for me to process after what has just happened today,” he said. “I am humbled by the outcome.”
Spacey had pleaded not guilty to nine charges...
- 7/26/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Spacey has been found not guilty of all counts in the actor’s sexual assault trial in the United Kingdom.
The jury spent two days of deliberation following a four-and-a-half-week trial at Southwark Crown Court in London. They acquitted Spacey of seven counts of sexual assault, one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
Throughout the case, the actor denied all charges levied against him. Going into the trial, Spacey had been facing three more counts of indecent assault, but the judge struck off those charges toward the end due to a “legal technicality.”
Spacey was first charged with four counts of sexual assault by the United Kingdom’s Crown Prosecution Service in May 2022, citing incidents committed against three men between 2001 and 2013. By the time the trial began last month,...
The jury spent two days of deliberation following a four-and-a-half-week trial at Southwark Crown Court in London. They acquitted Spacey of seven counts of sexual assault, one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
Throughout the case, the actor denied all charges levied against him. Going into the trial, Spacey had been facing three more counts of indecent assault, but the judge struck off those charges toward the end due to a “legal technicality.”
Spacey was first charged with four counts of sexual assault by the United Kingdom’s Crown Prosecution Service in May 2022, citing incidents committed against three men between 2001 and 2013. By the time the trial began last month,...
- 7/26/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
The jury in Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial in London began deliberations on Monday, July 24.
As Variety reports, the jury retired after a brief morning session during which the judge presiding over the case reviewed the evidence with the jurors. The jury will now consider the 12 charges against Spacey, all of which the actor has pleaded not guilty.
Spacey’s trial began just under a month ago, when jury selection wrapped on June 28 and opening statements began two days later. The charges against Spacey stem from accusations made by...
As Variety reports, the jury retired after a brief morning session during which the judge presiding over the case reviewed the evidence with the jurors. The jury will now consider the 12 charges against Spacey, all of which the actor has pleaded not guilty.
Spacey’s trial began just under a month ago, when jury selection wrapped on June 28 and opening statements began two days later. The charges against Spacey stem from accusations made by...
- 7/24/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
One of the highest-profile entertainment biz legal cases ever has been playing out in a London courtroom over the past month, and Deadline has been following every step of the way.
The jury has just retired in the trial of Kevin Spacey, in which the 63-year-old Hollywood star is accused of nine sexual offenses concerning four men. The trial has generated global headlines, set the rumor mill spinning and even featured one of the world’s most famous musicians in the dock (albeit digitally).
Spacey denies all charges and has vehemently reiterated his innocence throughout. He first spent days listening to testimony against him for acts committed between 2001 and 2013 before defending himself for 48 hours, along with several star witnesses, who were called on either as character references or to corroborate timelines.
As the jury mulls a verdict, one that could spell the end of the two-time Oscar winner’s career...
The jury has just retired in the trial of Kevin Spacey, in which the 63-year-old Hollywood star is accused of nine sexual offenses concerning four men. The trial has generated global headlines, set the rumor mill spinning and even featured one of the world’s most famous musicians in the dock (albeit digitally).
Spacey denies all charges and has vehemently reiterated his innocence throughout. He first spent days listening to testimony against him for acts committed between 2001 and 2013 before defending himself for 48 hours, along with several star witnesses, who were called on either as character references or to corroborate timelines.
As the jury mulls a verdict, one that could spell the end of the two-time Oscar winner’s career...
- 7/24/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Spacey’s criminal trial in the U.K. is now in the hands of its jury.
Almost five weeks after the two-time Oscar winner’s trial over multiple charges of sexual assault first started at London’s Southwark Crown Court, Justice Mark Wall on Monday summed up the evidence that had been presented before asking the 12-strong jury to retire to deliberate.
Spacey is accused of assaulting four men between 2001 and 2013, all of which took place while he was living in London and many relating to the period when he was the artistic director of the Old Vic theater, a position he held between 2004 and 2015.
Originally there were 12 charges, including seven counts of sexual assault, three counts of indecent assault, one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. An...
Almost five weeks after the two-time Oscar winner’s trial over multiple charges of sexual assault first started at London’s Southwark Crown Court, Justice Mark Wall on Monday summed up the evidence that had been presented before asking the 12-strong jury to retire to deliberate.
Spacey is accused of assaulting four men between 2001 and 2013, all of which took place while he was living in London and many relating to the period when he was the artistic director of the Old Vic theater, a position he held between 2004 and 2015.
Originally there were 12 charges, including seven counts of sexual assault, three counts of indecent assault, one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. An...
- 7/24/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The jury in the sex offenses trial of Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey has been sent out to begin its deliberations.
The 63-year-old Hollywood star denies nine charges including sexual assault, which are alleged to have been committed between 2001 and 2013.
Mr Justice Wall sent the jury out to consider its verdicts on Monday at 12.45 p.m. GMT (3.45 a.m. Pt).
Over the course of the high-profile trial at Southwark Crown Court, each of Spacey’s four accusers have given evidence, variously describing him as a “vile sexual predator,” “slippery” and “atrocious, despicable, disgusting.”
Jurors have been told of alleged “aggressive” crotch grabs against three men, while a fourth complainant accused the defendant of having drugged him and performed a sex act on him while he was asleep at his flat.
Under questioning from Spacey’s lawyer, Patrick Gibbs Kc, the men all denied either seeking financial gain, attempting to further their...
The 63-year-old Hollywood star denies nine charges including sexual assault, which are alleged to have been committed between 2001 and 2013.
Mr Justice Wall sent the jury out to consider its verdicts on Monday at 12.45 p.m. GMT (3.45 a.m. Pt).
Over the course of the high-profile trial at Southwark Crown Court, each of Spacey’s four accusers have given evidence, variously describing him as a “vile sexual predator,” “slippery” and “atrocious, despicable, disgusting.”
Jurors have been told of alleged “aggressive” crotch grabs against three men, while a fourth complainant accused the defendant of having drugged him and performed a sex act on him while he was asleep at his flat.
Under questioning from Spacey’s lawyer, Patrick Gibbs Kc, the men all denied either seeking financial gain, attempting to further their...
- 7/24/2023
- by Max Goldbart and Press Association
- Deadline Film + TV
In the closing statements of Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial, his lawyer Patrick Gibbs ended by stating it’s “not a crime to have sex, even if you’re famous.”
Gibbs continued by talking directly to the jurors and telling them that they must be “sure” of their decision, whichever they chose.
“If you’re sure that he’s guilty, you’ll convict him. And if you’re anything less than sure it will be your duty — it might even be your pleasure — to find him not guilty,” he said in court.
Spacey is currently facing nine different counts of sexual assault brought against him by four men. Four of the counts were dropped on Wednesday because of a “legal technicality.”
One of the charges includes forcing someone to engage in sexual activity that was penetrative without their consent and can carry up to a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Gibbs continued by talking directly to the jurors and telling them that they must be “sure” of their decision, whichever they chose.
“If you’re sure that he’s guilty, you’ll convict him. And if you’re anything less than sure it will be your duty — it might even be your pleasure — to find him not guilty,” he said in court.
Spacey is currently facing nine different counts of sexual assault brought against him by four men. Four of the counts were dropped on Wednesday because of a “legal technicality.”
One of the charges includes forcing someone to engage in sexual activity that was penetrative without their consent and can carry up to a maximum sentence of life in prison.
- 7/24/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
Kevin Spacey’s lawyer has delivered his closing remarks to the jury at the two-time Oscar winner’s criminal trial in London, arguing that, of the four claimants to have made accusations against the actor, three were lying and the fourth was intoxicated.
Patrick Gibbs gave his final comments Thursday at Southwark Crown Court, bringing to a close the four-week trial before the jury deliberates on the verdict.
In a speech that covered “fame, shame, money and memory,” Gibbs told the jurors that it is “not a crime to like sex, even if you’re famous, and it’s not a crime to have sex, even if you’re famous, and it’s not a crime to have casual sex,” according to Ireland Live. He added: “And it’s not a crime to have sex with someone of the same sex because it’s 2023 not 1823.”
Gibbs claimed that it was easy to lie about Spacey,...
Patrick Gibbs gave his final comments Thursday at Southwark Crown Court, bringing to a close the four-week trial before the jury deliberates on the verdict.
In a speech that covered “fame, shame, money and memory,” Gibbs told the jurors that it is “not a crime to like sex, even if you’re famous, and it’s not a crime to have sex, even if you’re famous, and it’s not a crime to have casual sex,” according to Ireland Live. He added: “And it’s not a crime to have sex with someone of the same sex because it’s 2023 not 1823.”
Gibbs claimed that it was easy to lie about Spacey,...
- 7/20/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Spacey was “tried by social media” and “canceled” after he was accused of sexual assaults, Southwark Crown Court heard today as the Oscar-winner’s defense rested its case.
The 63-year-old, standing trial under his full name Kevin Spacey Fowler, is charged with nine sexual offences concerning four men which were were allegedly committed between 2001 and 2013.
The two-time Academy Award winner leaned forward in his chair in the dock and watched intently through the glass as his defence barrister Patrick Gibbs Kc gave a closing speech in London.
“What the defense suggests is that three people have lied and they have lied in ways and for reasons which, ultimately, will only ever be known to themselves,” said Gibbs, who suggested the fourth complainant was intoxicated.
He discussed topics including “fame, shame, money and memory” and told jurors: “It’s not a crime to like sex, even if you’re famous,...
The 63-year-old, standing trial under his full name Kevin Spacey Fowler, is charged with nine sexual offences concerning four men which were were allegedly committed between 2001 and 2013.
The two-time Academy Award winner leaned forward in his chair in the dock and watched intently through the glass as his defence barrister Patrick Gibbs Kc gave a closing speech in London.
“What the defense suggests is that three people have lied and they have lied in ways and for reasons which, ultimately, will only ever be known to themselves,” said Gibbs, who suggested the fourth complainant was intoxicated.
He discussed topics including “fame, shame, money and memory” and told jurors: “It’s not a crime to like sex, even if you’re famous,...
- 7/20/2023
- by Max Goldbart and Press Association
- Deadline Film + TV
Closing arguments in Kevin Spacey’s London sexual assault trial began Wednesday, with prosecutors spotlighting the similar accusations of crotch-grabbing brought forth against the actor by four victims.
Prosecutor Christine Agnew called Spacey’s actions an “opportunity grab” and that the actor — “a man who is used to getting his own way, used to being able to talk his way out of a situation” — believed he could grope consequence-free because he had a “trinity of protection”: Either the men wouldn’t report the incidents, or the men would go...
Prosecutor Christine Agnew called Spacey’s actions an “opportunity grab” and that the actor — “a man who is used to getting his own way, used to being able to talk his way out of a situation” — believed he could grope consequence-free because he had a “trinity of protection”: Either the men wouldn’t report the incidents, or the men would go...
- 7/20/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Kevin Spacey has addressed his controversial 2017 statement in which he came out as gay in response to Anthony Rapp’s accusation of sexual misconduct.
“Members of the LGBTQ+ community were upset because I came out while I was responding to an accusation and now I understand why it was read that way,” Spacey told a court in London, U.K. “It wasn’t how I intended it.” The actor is giving evidence in the third week of his trial at Southwark Crown Court. He has pleaded not guilty to 12 counts of sexual assault against four different men.
In 2017, Rapp was the first man to come forward publicly with his allegation of sexual misconduct, telling Buzzfeed the “House of Cards” actor had made sexual advances towards Rapp at a party when Rapp was 14 years old.
Spacey set out the circumstances surrounding the statement, which was widely condemned by peers at the time including Billy Eichner,...
“Members of the LGBTQ+ community were upset because I came out while I was responding to an accusation and now I understand why it was read that way,” Spacey told a court in London, U.K. “It wasn’t how I intended it.” The actor is giving evidence in the third week of his trial at Southwark Crown Court. He has pleaded not guilty to 12 counts of sexual assault against four different men.
In 2017, Rapp was the first man to come forward publicly with his allegation of sexual misconduct, telling Buzzfeed the “House of Cards” actor had made sexual advances towards Rapp at a party when Rapp was 14 years old.
Spacey set out the circumstances surrounding the statement, which was widely condemned by peers at the time including Billy Eichner,...
- 7/13/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Kevin Spacey told police he was “baffled” and “deeply hurt” by accusations of sex assault but admitted he could have made a “clumsy pass” at one of his accusers, a court heard today.
The House of Cards star, who denies multiple sex crime charges, also told police he did not grope his accusers and added that he would “never” perform a non-consensual sex act, in regards to allegations from one man.
Prosecutor Shauna Ritchie today read Spacey’s statements made to the police out to the jury at a short session at Southwark Crown Court today, as the prosecution concluded its case against him. Spacey may still give evidence in coming days.
In further statements to police, Spacey said he did not recognize two of the complainants but admitted he may have made a “clumsy pass” at his final alleged victim. However, he denied deliberately attacking him.
“I have had...
The House of Cards star, who denies multiple sex crime charges, also told police he did not grope his accusers and added that he would “never” perform a non-consensual sex act, in regards to allegations from one man.
Prosecutor Shauna Ritchie today read Spacey’s statements made to the police out to the jury at a short session at Southwark Crown Court today, as the prosecution concluded its case against him. Spacey may still give evidence in coming days.
In further statements to police, Spacey said he did not recognize two of the complainants but admitted he may have made a “clumsy pass” at his final alleged victim. However, he denied deliberately attacking him.
“I have had...
- 7/12/2023
- by Jesse Whittock and Press Association
- Deadline Film + TV
An aspiring actor is the fourth and final complainant to take to the stand.
An aspiring actor has detailed how US star Kevin Spacey allegedly drugged the man, referring to Spacey as a “vile, sexual predator”.
The man, who is the last of four complainants to give evidence against Oscar winner Spacey at London’s Southwark Crown Court, told jurors he fell asleep at Spacey’s London flat, before being sexually assaulted, which he described as “completely traumatic and life-ruining”.
He had contacted Spacey asking for mentorship in 2008, and was “dumbstruck” to receive a call a few weeks later suggesting a meeting.
An aspiring actor has detailed how US star Kevin Spacey allegedly drugged the man, referring to Spacey as a “vile, sexual predator”.
The man, who is the last of four complainants to give evidence against Oscar winner Spacey at London’s Southwark Crown Court, told jurors he fell asleep at Spacey’s London flat, before being sexually assaulted, which he described as “completely traumatic and life-ruining”.
He had contacted Spacey asking for mentorship in 2008, and was “dumbstruck” to receive a call a few weeks later suggesting a meeting.
- 7/11/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
An aspiring actor woke up to find Kevin Spacey performing a sex act on him after falling asleep at the two-time Oscar winner’s London flat, a court has heard.
The actor, one of four alleged victims in Spacey’s ongoing trial in the UK, told a police officer of the alleged incident during an interview that was played to Southwark Crown Court this morning.
The man, who is the fourth accuser giving evidence against the American Beauty and House of Cards star, said he had agreed to go the actor’s address and up to his flat because “it’s Kevin Spacey.”
He had written to Spacey asking to connect back in 2008 asking for mentorship while Spacey was leading Old Vic Theatre as Artistic Director, and unexpectedly received a phone call response inviting him for a late night drink in Waterloo, South London. He said Spacey made him feel “weirdly special.
The actor, one of four alleged victims in Spacey’s ongoing trial in the UK, told a police officer of the alleged incident during an interview that was played to Southwark Crown Court this morning.
The man, who is the fourth accuser giving evidence against the American Beauty and House of Cards star, said he had agreed to go the actor’s address and up to his flat because “it’s Kevin Spacey.”
He had written to Spacey asking to connect back in 2008 asking for mentorship while Spacey was leading Old Vic Theatre as Artistic Director, and unexpectedly received a phone call response inviting him for a late night drink in Waterloo, South London. He said Spacey made him feel “weirdly special.
- 7/10/2023
- by Jesse Whittock and Press Association
- Deadline Film + TV
An alleged victim of Kevin Spacey has said he put his allegations “in a box” initially because the Oscar-winning actor was seen as a “golden boy.”
During a police interview over allegations the Hollywood star grabbed him in an intimate area with “such force it was painful,” the man said: “He was a huge success.” The interview was played out Wednesday in the UK’s Southwark Crown Court, where Spacey is on trial.
“I put it in a box and carried on with my life but he had a detrimental effect on my life and my business. It is like telling tales out of school, in a way,” he said.
The court heard that Spacey grabbed the man “like a cobra.”
The Oscar-winning American Beauty and House of Cards star, 63, who is being tried in the UK under his real name Kevin Spacey Fowler, denies 12 charges against him, including sexual assault and indecent assault,...
During a police interview over allegations the Hollywood star grabbed him in an intimate area with “such force it was painful,” the man said: “He was a huge success.” The interview was played out Wednesday in the UK’s Southwark Crown Court, where Spacey is on trial.
“I put it in a box and carried on with my life but he had a detrimental effect on my life and my business. It is like telling tales out of school, in a way,” he said.
The court heard that Spacey grabbed the man “like a cobra.”
The Oscar-winning American Beauty and House of Cards star, 63, who is being tried in the UK under his real name Kevin Spacey Fowler, denies 12 charges against him, including sexual assault and indecent assault,...
- 7/5/2023
- by Max Goldbart and Press Association
- Deadline Film + TV
The complainant detailed meeting Spacey while drinking in a countryside pub and returning to a property the actor was staying in, where the alleged incident took place.
A second accuser has been giving evidence in London’s Southwark Crown Court against US actor Kevin Spacey, who is on trial accused of 12 sex offences against four men between 2001 and 2013, with the complainant saying he hoped coming forward might “help” others.
The complainant was answering questions via video link. He detailed meeting Spacey while drinking in a countryside pub and was later invited back, with other people, to a property the House Of Cards...
A second accuser has been giving evidence in London’s Southwark Crown Court against US actor Kevin Spacey, who is on trial accused of 12 sex offences against four men between 2001 and 2013, with the complainant saying he hoped coming forward might “help” others.
The complainant was answering questions via video link. He detailed meeting Spacey while drinking in a countryside pub and was later invited back, with other people, to a property the House Of Cards...
- 7/5/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Jurors in the Kevin Spacey trial have been shown footage of a police interview with an alleged victim of the Hollywood star in which he said the actor “grabbed me so hard I almost came off the road.”
Spacey’s first alleged victim said he was assaulted more than 10 times by the Oscar-winning actor, including putting his hand on his penis five or six times and assaulting him in other ways around five or six other times.
As the trial in Southwark Crown Court in London kicks off its second week with testimony from the four complainants, the man who can’t be named for legal reasons said in the police interview: “He assaulted me when I was with him in his company. He grabbed me in private areas and then tried to get my hands on him. He would try to grope me and try to grab me and make me feel very uncomfortable.
Spacey’s first alleged victim said he was assaulted more than 10 times by the Oscar-winning actor, including putting his hand on his penis five or six times and assaulting him in other ways around five or six other times.
As the trial in Southwark Crown Court in London kicks off its second week with testimony from the four complainants, the man who can’t be named for legal reasons said in the police interview: “He assaulted me when I was with him in his company. He grabbed me in private areas and then tried to get my hands on him. He would try to grope me and try to grab me and make me feel very uncomfortable.
- 7/3/2023
- by Max Goldbart and Press Association
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Spacey was described as a “sexual bully” who “abused the power and influence that his reputation and fame afforded him” during the prosecution’s opening statement at the actor’s sexual assault trial in London.
The highly-anticipated trial launched Friday, June 30, with prosecutor Christine Agnew addressing the jury and outlining the charges against the actor, as The New York Times (and other outlets) report. Spacey is facing 12 charges stemming from allegations made by four men, who have accused the actor of unwanted advances and touching, and in one instance,...
The highly-anticipated trial launched Friday, June 30, with prosecutor Christine Agnew addressing the jury and outlining the charges against the actor, as The New York Times (and other outlets) report. Spacey is facing 12 charges stemming from allegations made by four men, who have accused the actor of unwanted advances and touching, and in one instance,...
- 6/30/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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SAG-AFTRA Strike Looms
Clock’s ticking: Time is running out for SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP to strike a new deal and avoid an actors strike before the current contract runs out today, though our U.S. colleagues Dominic Patten and Anthony D’Alessandro revealed on Wednesday talks may extend to next week or even later. Fingers remain crossed at these signs of progress. Negotiations are at a critical stage, with more than 1,000 actors, including Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep, signing a letter stating they are “prepared to strike.” In Europe, producers, studios, networks and actors have been peering pensively across the pond. Unions in English-speaking countries appear less prepared to act in solidarity with their U.S.
SAG-AFTRA Strike Looms
Clock’s ticking: Time is running out for SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP to strike a new deal and avoid an actors strike before the current contract runs out today, though our U.S. colleagues Dominic Patten and Anthony D’Alessandro revealed on Wednesday talks may extend to next week or even later. Fingers remain crossed at these signs of progress. Negotiations are at a critical stage, with more than 1,000 actors, including Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep, signing a letter stating they are “prepared to strike.” In Europe, producers, studios, networks and actors have been peering pensively across the pond. Unions in English-speaking countries appear less prepared to act in solidarity with their U.S.
- 6/30/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey gets a thrill by preying on other men, a prosecutor told jurors during his sexual assault trial Friday in a London courtroom.
Spacey is “a man who does not respect personal boundaries or space, a man who it would seem delights in making others feel powerless and uncomfortable — a sexual bully,” Prosecutor Christine Agnew said in her opening statement. “His preferred method of assault is, it appears, to grab aggressively other men in the crotch.”
The four men who have accused Spacey of sexual assault did not know each other, but all “had the misfortune to attract” his attention, she said.
Spacey, 63, has pleaded not guilty to a dozen charges including sexual assault, indecent assault and causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
Read More: Kevin Spacey Faces Sex Assault Trial In London On Allegations Over A Decade Old
Defence lawyer Patrick Gibbs...
Spacey is “a man who does not respect personal boundaries or space, a man who it would seem delights in making others feel powerless and uncomfortable — a sexual bully,” Prosecutor Christine Agnew said in her opening statement. “His preferred method of assault is, it appears, to grab aggressively other men in the crotch.”
The four men who have accused Spacey of sexual assault did not know each other, but all “had the misfortune to attract” his attention, she said.
Spacey, 63, has pleaded not guilty to a dozen charges including sexual assault, indecent assault and causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
Read More: Kevin Spacey Faces Sex Assault Trial In London On Allegations Over A Decade Old
Defence lawyer Patrick Gibbs...
- 6/30/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Jurors will hear “many damned lies” and “some deliberate exaggerations” in the trial of Kevin Spacey, according to the American Beauty star’s lawyer.
Patrick Gibbs Kc, for Spacey, gave a short opening speech to the jury this morning in Southwark Crown Court in which he told them that the actor has come back to the UK to answer allegations with “what actually happened.”
“Mr Spacey…has come back to the UK as he said he would to answer them and say in full in due course what actually happened as he would say it,” Gibbs said.
He added: “What has been reimagined with a sinister spin? What has been made up or twisted? And why and when because all of those things that are alleged against him happened…a long time ago.”
The barrister went on: “Mr Spacey was rich and influential. What did the [complainaints] want from his wealth...
Patrick Gibbs Kc, for Spacey, gave a short opening speech to the jury this morning in Southwark Crown Court in which he told them that the actor has come back to the UK to answer allegations with “what actually happened.”
“Mr Spacey…has come back to the UK as he said he would to answer them and say in full in due course what actually happened as he would say it,” Gibbs said.
He added: “What has been reimagined with a sinister spin? What has been made up or twisted? And why and when because all of those things that are alleged against him happened…a long time ago.”
The barrister went on: “Mr Spacey was rich and influential. What did the [complainaints] want from his wealth...
- 6/30/2023
- by Max Goldbart and Press Association
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated With Complainant Testimony 03.51 a.m. Pt: Kevin Spacey has been labeled a “sexual bully” who “sexually assaults other men” and “delights in making others feel powerless and uncomfortable” by the prosecutor opening the American Beauty star’s trial. Spacey was variously accused this morning by complainants of waking up to find him performing oral sex on them and of “grabbing [the complainant’s] penis with such force it was painful.”
Christine Agnew Kc for the prosecution told 12 jurors that Spacey’s preferred method of assault is to “grab aggressively other men in the crotch” but that “on one occasion things went further than that.” The Oscar-winning House of Cards and Se7en star denies the 12 charges against him, including sexual assault and indecent assault, alleged to have been committed between 2001 and 2013.
Agnew, who urged jurors to “keep yourself grounded” and avoid becoming “star struck,” said the jury over the next four weeks will...
Christine Agnew Kc for the prosecution told 12 jurors that Spacey’s preferred method of assault is to “grab aggressively other men in the crotch” but that “on one occasion things went further than that.” The Oscar-winning House of Cards and Se7en star denies the 12 charges against him, including sexual assault and indecent assault, alleged to have been committed between 2001 and 2013.
Agnew, who urged jurors to “keep yourself grounded” and avoid becoming “star struck,” said the jury over the next four weeks will...
- 6/30/2023
- by Max Goldbart, Jesse Whittock and Press Association
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Spacey has been labeled an “extremely famous actor who has won a number of awards” but also a “sexual bully,” a “man who sexually assaults other men,” and someone who “it would seem delights in making others feel powerless and uncomfortable,” by the prosecutor in her opening remarks at the two-time Oscar winner’s criminal trial in London.
Speaking at Southwark Crown Court on Friday morning and with Spacey sitting in the dock, Christine Agnew Kc acknowledged to the 14-strong jury that they may well feel “starstruck or overwhelmed” about being involved in such a case with high-profile defendant, but urged them to “stay grounded.”
Spacey, 63, faces 12 charges from four different men, all dating between 2001 and 2013 — a period when he was living and working in London — and including seven counts of sexual assault, three counts of indecent assault, one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity...
Speaking at Southwark Crown Court on Friday morning and with Spacey sitting in the dock, Christine Agnew Kc acknowledged to the 14-strong jury that they may well feel “starstruck or overwhelmed” about being involved in such a case with high-profile defendant, but urged them to “stay grounded.”
Spacey, 63, faces 12 charges from four different men, all dating between 2001 and 2013 — a period when he was living and working in London — and including seven counts of sexual assault, three counts of indecent assault, one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity...
- 6/30/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CrimeAmerican actor Kevin Spacey’s criminal trial in the UK over multiple sexual assault allegations has begun. The 'House of Cards' actor faces over 12 charges so far.File Photo of Kevin Spacey: WikimediaCommons/Richardc39Kevin Spacey’s criminal trial in the United Kingdom over multiple sexual assault allegations has begun and he was seen for his trial in London’s Southwark Crown Court. The House of Cards actor faces over 12 charges so far, but he has denied them all. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Spacey, 63, faces 12 charges from four different men, all dating between 2001 and 2013 and including seven counts of sexual assault, three counts of indecent assault and two counts of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent." Many of the allegations relate to the period when he was the artistic director of the Old Vic theatre, a position he held between 2004 and 2015. As per THR,...
- 6/29/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
London, June 28 (Ians) Kevin Spacey’s criminal trial in the UK over multiple sexual assault allegations has begun and he was seen for his trial in London’s Southwark Crown Court. The ‘House of Cards’ actor faces over 12 charges so far, but he has denied them all.
According to The Hollywood Reporter: “Spacey, 63, faces 12 charges from four different men, all dating between 2001 and 2013 and including seven counts of sexual assault, three counts of indecent assault and two counts of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.”
Many of the allegations relate to the period where he was artistic director of the Old Vic theatre, a position he held between 2004 and 2015.
As per THR, the trial is the first in the U.K. faced by the two-time Oscar winning actor since the accusations first broke out in 2017.
The trial also marks almost one year since Spacey...
According to The Hollywood Reporter: “Spacey, 63, faces 12 charges from four different men, all dating between 2001 and 2013 and including seven counts of sexual assault, three counts of indecent assault and two counts of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.”
Many of the allegations relate to the period where he was artistic director of the Old Vic theatre, a position he held between 2004 and 2015.
As per THR, the trial is the first in the U.K. faced by the two-time Oscar winning actor since the accusations first broke out in 2017.
The trial also marks almost one year since Spacey...
- 6/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Updated 5.09 a.m. Pt: The jury has been sworn in for the trial of Kevin Spacey, with a judge telling the 14 jurors “do not use your computers for anything to do with this trial.”
The American Beauty star, who is accused of sex offenses against four men, stared intently at the nine men and three women jurors as they made their way to their seats. Two reserve jurors were also selected to sit through the opening of the prosecution.
Mr Justice Wall told the jury panel of 14 that the case is one which has “quite obviously” attracted a lot of media attention but that they “must avoid this coverage where you can.”
He warned them against using computers to search “anything to do with this trial.”
Prior to the jury selection, Wall told prospective jurors: “I am sure the defendant will be gratified to know that many of you will...
The American Beauty star, who is accused of sex offenses against four men, stared intently at the nine men and three women jurors as they made their way to their seats. Two reserve jurors were also selected to sit through the opening of the prosecution.
Mr Justice Wall told the jury panel of 14 that the case is one which has “quite obviously” attracted a lot of media attention but that they “must avoid this coverage where you can.”
He warned them against using computers to search “anything to do with this trial.”
Prior to the jury selection, Wall told prospective jurors: “I am sure the defendant will be gratified to know that many of you will...
- 6/28/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Spacey has appeared in the dock at Southwark Crown Court in London to face 12 sexual assault charges.
The actor, best known for his roles in “House of Cards” and “American Beauty,” was sat in a windowed glass dock inside Courtroom 1 accompanied by dock officers. He wore a dark suit with a light blue shirt and pink tie.
Mr Justice Wall is presiding over the case, which will be heard by a 12-strong jury. Patrick Gibbs Kc was appearing on behalf of the actor while the prosecution are represented by Christine Agney Kc and Shauna Ritchie.
The first day of the trial dealt entirely with jury selection. Judge Wall said that he had excused 16 potential jurors for personal reasons, including work and caring commitments. Of the remaining potential jurors, 14 were selected: 12 as the actual jury and two alternates, who will remain until after the prosecution has opened the case.
The...
The actor, best known for his roles in “House of Cards” and “American Beauty,” was sat in a windowed glass dock inside Courtroom 1 accompanied by dock officers. He wore a dark suit with a light blue shirt and pink tie.
Mr Justice Wall is presiding over the case, which will be heard by a 12-strong jury. Patrick Gibbs Kc was appearing on behalf of the actor while the prosecution are represented by Christine Agney Kc and Shauna Ritchie.
The first day of the trial dealt entirely with jury selection. Judge Wall said that he had excused 16 potential jurors for personal reasons, including work and caring commitments. Of the remaining potential jurors, 14 were selected: 12 as the actual jury and two alternates, who will remain until after the prosecution has opened the case.
The...
- 6/28/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Kevin Spacey’s long-awaited criminal trial in the U.K. over multiple sexual assault allegations has begun.
The trial — due to last four weeks — started Wednesday morning U.K. time at London’s central Southwark Crown Court, with the first day mostly dedicated to getting the legal logistics in order. Spacey arrived around 9 a.m., wearing a dark blue suit, white blue shirt and pink tie.
Later in the morning, judge Mark Wall swore in a jury of 12 (actually 14, with two people serving as spares). The case was then adjourned until Friday morning.
Spacey, 63, faces 12 charges from four different men, all dating between 2001 and 2013 and including seven counts of sexual assault, three counts of indecent assault, one count of causing a person to engaging in sexual activity without consent and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. All of the charges were read...
The trial — due to last four weeks — started Wednesday morning U.K. time at London’s central Southwark Crown Court, with the first day mostly dedicated to getting the legal logistics in order. Spacey arrived around 9 a.m., wearing a dark blue suit, white blue shirt and pink tie.
Later in the morning, judge Mark Wall swore in a jury of 12 (actually 14, with two people serving as spares). The case was then adjourned until Friday morning.
Spacey, 63, faces 12 charges from four different men, all dating between 2001 and 2013 and including seven counts of sexual assault, three counts of indecent assault, one count of causing a person to engaging in sexual activity without consent and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. All of the charges were read...
- 6/28/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Los Angeles, April 21 (Ians) Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey appeared in a UK court via video link on Friday morning local time as a judge confirmed the length and date of his criminal trial, which is set for this summer.
The actor spoke only to confirm his full name, Kevin Spacey Fowler, and that he could hear the judge, reports ‘Variety’.
Spacey’s legal representative, barrister Patrick Gibbs Kc, attended the pre-trial hearing at Southwark Crown Court in South London in person.
The purpose of the largely administrative hearing was to set the date and length of the trial.
Judge Wall confirmed the trial will commence on June 28 and it is scheduled to last four weeks, London newspaper the ‘Evening Standard’ reported.
As per ‘Variety’, Spacey, who was known for projects including ‘American Beauty’ and ‘House of Cards’ before he found himself publicly accused of a slew of sexual assault allegations,...
The actor spoke only to confirm his full name, Kevin Spacey Fowler, and that he could hear the judge, reports ‘Variety’.
Spacey’s legal representative, barrister Patrick Gibbs Kc, attended the pre-trial hearing at Southwark Crown Court in South London in person.
The purpose of the largely administrative hearing was to set the date and length of the trial.
Judge Wall confirmed the trial will commence on June 28 and it is scheduled to last four weeks, London newspaper the ‘Evening Standard’ reported.
As per ‘Variety’, Spacey, who was known for projects including ‘American Beauty’ and ‘House of Cards’ before he found himself publicly accused of a slew of sexual assault allegations,...
- 4/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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- 6/17/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Spacey appeared in a London court Thursday for his first hearing related to five charges of sexual assault, with the disgraced actor receiving unconditional bail prior to his next court appearance next month.
While Spacey did not enter a plea to the charges during the 45-minute hearing — that will happen at the next pre-trial hearing in July — his lawyer Patrick Gibbs QC said, “Mr. Spacey strenuously denies any and all criminality in this case,” the BBC reports.
Thursday’s court date essentially served as a bail hearing, with prosecutor...
While Spacey did not enter a plea to the charges during the 45-minute hearing — that will happen at the next pre-trial hearing in July — his lawyer Patrick Gibbs QC said, “Mr. Spacey strenuously denies any and all criminality in this case,” the BBC reports.
Thursday’s court date essentially served as a bail hearing, with prosecutor...
- 6/16/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Kevin Spacey appeared in a London court Thursday to face sexual assault charges, which he “strenuously denies” and intends to disprove, his lawyer said at the preliminary hearing.
Spacey faces five separate counts from alleged incidents that took place in the U.K. between March 2005 and April 2013. He was surrounded by a mob of reporters, photographers and TV cameras as he entered London’s Westminster Magistrates Court on Thursday morning.
Though not asked to enter a plea, his lawyer, Patrick Gibbs, said his client “strenuously denies any and all criminality in this case,” according to the Associated Press. He will remain free on unconditional bail until a July 14 hearing, where he will formally plead.
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The actor had previously said in a statement to “Good Morning America” that he would “voluntarily appear” in court and was “confident” that he could prove his innocence.
Spacey faces five separate counts from alleged incidents that took place in the U.K. between March 2005 and April 2013. He was surrounded by a mob of reporters, photographers and TV cameras as he entered London’s Westminster Magistrates Court on Thursday morning.
Though not asked to enter a plea, his lawyer, Patrick Gibbs, said his client “strenuously denies any and all criminality in this case,” according to the Associated Press. He will remain free on unconditional bail until a July 14 hearing, where he will formally plead.
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The actor had previously said in a statement to “Good Morning America” that he would “voluntarily appear” in court and was “confident” that he could prove his innocence.
- 6/16/2022
- by Brian Welk and Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
He appeared at London’s Westminster Magistrates Court this morning (June 16), on four counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
US actor Kevin Spacey has been granted unconditional bail, following his appearance in London’s Westminster Magistrates Court this morning (June 16), on four charges of sexually assaulting three men.
This means Spacey is not deemed to pose a flight risk and is therefore about to move freely in the run up to the trial.
Three complaints relate to sexual abuse which is alleged to have taken place in...
US actor Kevin Spacey has been granted unconditional bail, following his appearance in London’s Westminster Magistrates Court this morning (June 16), on four charges of sexually assaulting three men.
This means Spacey is not deemed to pose a flight risk and is therefore about to move freely in the run up to the trial.
Three complaints relate to sexual abuse which is alleged to have taken place in...
- 6/16/2022
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Kevin Spacey has made his first appearance in a U.K. criminal court on charges of sexual assault.
Last month the Crown Prosecution Service (Cps), similar to a District Attorney in the U.S., authorized charges to be brought against the actor, whose full name is Kevin Spacey Fowler. He has been charged with four counts of sexual assault in the U.K. against three men between 2005 and 2013. He was also charged with “causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.” The alleged victims are now in their 30s and 40s.
On Thursday morning, Spacey appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court in London to acknowledge the charges. He did not enter a plea.
The actor, who was once the toast of Hollywood, appeared calm as he was led through Courtroom 1 and into the glass-panelled dock, dressed in a dark blue suit, white shirt and black tie with glasses.
Last month the Crown Prosecution Service (Cps), similar to a District Attorney in the U.S., authorized charges to be brought against the actor, whose full name is Kevin Spacey Fowler. He has been charged with four counts of sexual assault in the U.K. against three men between 2005 and 2013. He was also charged with “causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.” The alleged victims are now in their 30s and 40s.
On Thursday morning, Spacey appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court in London to acknowledge the charges. He did not enter a plea.
The actor, who was once the toast of Hollywood, appeared calm as he was led through Courtroom 1 and into the glass-panelled dock, dressed in a dark blue suit, white shirt and black tie with glasses.
- 6/16/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Actor Kevin Spacey was this morning granted unconditional bail at a magistrates court hearing in Westminster, London, as the sexual assault case against him was referred to Southwark Crown Court.
Deputy Chief Magistrate Tan Ikran said he did not believe Spacey, appearing under his full name Kevin Spacey Fowler, posed a flight risk and was therefore free to move freely in the run up to his trial, including traveling to the U.S. for work.
Natalie Dawson, prosecuting the case for the Crown, had requested Spacey should be bailed on condition he surrender his travel documents and passport to ensure that the US citizen does not leave the UK. She also suggested he should sleep at his London address and should not contact prosecution witnesses, except through his lawyers if necessary.
Addressing Spacey, Deputy Chief Magistrate Ikran said: “You have co-operated, I’m told, and this has not been at...
Deputy Chief Magistrate Tan Ikran said he did not believe Spacey, appearing under his full name Kevin Spacey Fowler, posed a flight risk and was therefore free to move freely in the run up to his trial, including traveling to the U.S. for work.
Natalie Dawson, prosecuting the case for the Crown, had requested Spacey should be bailed on condition he surrender his travel documents and passport to ensure that the US citizen does not leave the UK. She also suggested he should sleep at his London address and should not contact prosecution witnesses, except through his lawyers if necessary.
Addressing Spacey, Deputy Chief Magistrate Ikran said: “You have co-operated, I’m told, and this has not been at...
- 6/16/2022
- by Jesse Whittock and Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
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Kevin Spacey appeared at London’s Westminster Magistrates court Thursday morning, setting the wheels in motion for the first criminal trial in the U.K. against the actor since allegations of sexual assault first broke in 2017.
At the court, following a roughly 45-minute hearing, deputy chief magistrate Tan Ikram concluded by sending the case to Southwark Crown Court, with a hearing set July 14. He also granted Spacey unconditional bail unless the court decided there was a real risk. “I’ve not been persuaded there is a real risk,” the judge added.
With a media circus camped outside and journalists having already queued hours in advance for one of the limited spaces inside, Spacey, wearing a blue suit, white shirt, blue suede shoes and glasses, arrived to a chaotic swarm of cameras, with him entering through the court’s front entrance rather than being given any special treatment.
Kevin Spacey appeared at London’s Westminster Magistrates court Thursday morning, setting the wheels in motion for the first criminal trial in the U.K. against the actor since allegations of sexual assault first broke in 2017.
At the court, following a roughly 45-minute hearing, deputy chief magistrate Tan Ikram concluded by sending the case to Southwark Crown Court, with a hearing set July 14. He also granted Spacey unconditional bail unless the court decided there was a real risk. “I’ve not been persuaded there is a real risk,” the judge added.
With a media circus camped outside and journalists having already queued hours in advance for one of the limited spaces inside, Spacey, wearing a blue suit, white shirt, blue suede shoes and glasses, arrived to a chaotic swarm of cameras, with him entering through the court’s front entrance rather than being given any special treatment.
- 6/16/2022
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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