Kevin Spacey Settles Civil Claims of Sexual Assault in London
In London, three men who accused actor Kevin Spacey of sexual assault have reached a settlement regarding their civil claims, according to court documents. The allegations against the Oscar-winning actor spanned from 2000 to 2013, which Spacey has consistently denied.
The civil trials, initially scheduled to commence later this year at the High Court in London, have been halted. Judge Christina Lambert issued an order last week confirming that both parties had “agreed to the terms of the settlement.”
The order stated, “By consent, it is ordered that all further proceedings against the defendant in these actions be stayed upon the terms set out in this order and in the confidential schedule.” The specific terms of the settlement remain undisclosed, and there was no decision made regarding legal costs.
The order, dated March 13, became publicly accessible on Wednesday. Attempts to reach Spacey’s representatives for comment have been made.
Earlier this year, Spacey, now 66, was acquitted in a London trial involving nine alleged sexual offenses against four men. More details can be found here. During this criminal trial, two of the civil claimants, whose identities remain confidential, provided testimony.
In 2022, Spacey also successfully defended himself against a $40 million civil lawsuit filed by “Star Trek: Discovery” actor Anthony Rapp in New York.
Once hailed as one of the most talented actors of his era, Spacey’s career faced disruptions due to sexual abuse allegations. His work includes acclaimed roles in films like “Glengarry Glen Ross,” “LA Confidential,” and the TV series “House of Cards.” He earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for “The Usual Suspects” in 1995 and a Best Actor Oscar for “American Beauty” in 1999. Additionally, Spacey served as the artistic director of London’s Old Vic Theatre from 2004 to 2015.
