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Kevin Spacey Trial: Accuser Testifies to Alleged Assault and Dangerous Driving
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Kevin Spacey Trial: Accuser Testifies to Alleged Assault and Dangerous Driving

Jurors in the Kevin Spacey trial have been shown footage of a police interview with the first alleged victim, who accused the actor of assaulting him more than 10 times, including grabbing him in private areas and trying to grope him. The alleged victim described feeling uncomfortable and uneasy around Spacey, and said he pushed him against a door and threatened to knock him out. Spacey's lawyer suggested that the alleged victim had become aroused, but he denied it and stated that he felt ashamed and embarrassed. Spacey denies the 12 charges against him, including sexual assault and indecent assault, alleged to have been committed between 2001 and 2013.

Kevin Spacey's Sexual Offenses Trial Begins at Southwark Crown Court
crime2 years ago

Kevin Spacey's Sexual Offenses Trial Begins at Southwark Crown Court

Kevin Spacey has arrived at Southwark Crown Court in London for the start of his trial, where he faces charges of sexual offenses against four men. The jury has been sworn in, and the judge has warned them to avoid media coverage and not to use computers to search anything related to the trial. Spacey, who denies the charges, smiled and waved to onlookers as he entered the court. The trial is expected to last four weeks, and it is unclear whether Spacey will take the stand in his own defense.

Kevin Spacey's U.K. Sexual Assault Trial Commences
crime2 years ago

Kevin Spacey's U.K. Sexual Assault Trial Commences

Kevin Spacey's U.K. criminal trial over multiple sexual assault allegations has begun at Southwark Crown Court. The trial, expected to last four weeks, involves 12 charges from four different men dating between 2001 and 2013. Spacey, who denies all charges, faces counts of sexual assault, indecent assault, and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. The trial marks his first in the U.K. since the allegations emerged in 2017 and could determine his future in the entertainment industry. If found guilty, Spacey could face a prison sentence.