Kevin Spacey Takes the Stand in London Court, Denies Sexual Assault Charges

Actor Kevin Spacey took the stand in London’s Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, denying allegations of sexual assault and indecent assault made by four accusers. Spacey is facing a total of 12 charges, including one more serious charge of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.

The Hollywood star told the jury that he considered his actions with one of the men “romantic,” saying that it “did not happen in a violent, aggressive, painful way.” Spacey also said that the man had made it clear he did not want to go any farther.

The trial has been ongoing since April, with the prosecution presenting evidence from the four accusers. Spacey’s defense team has argued that the actor was the victim of a “witch hunt” and that the accusations were false.

Spacey, who won an Oscar for his role in The Usual Suspects, has been out of the public eye since 2017 when he was accused of sexual misconduct. He has denied all the allegations against him. The trial is expected to last for another two weeks.