Kevin Spacey addresses new allegations of inappropriate behavoir
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey fired back at fresh allegations of sexual harassment and assault from men who will feature as part of a documentary on British television.
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Spacey found not guilty in sex assault trial
Actor Kevin Spacey has been found not guilty on the charges against him in a London court Wednesday morning. He was facing several counts of sexual assault and other related charges. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest from London.
Kevin Spacey cleared of all charges in U.K. sexual assault trial
The actor had faced nine sexual offense charges related to incidents reported by four men that allegedly took place between 2001 and 2013 in the U.K.
Jury deliberates a second day in Spacey trial
Jurors in the sexual assault trial of Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey are continuing deliberations in London for a second day. Four men are accusing the 63-year-old actor, who has pleaded not guilty on all charges, of several sexual offenses. CBS News reporter Haley Ott is following the latest from London.
Elton John testifies at Kevin Spacey trial
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Kevin Spacey takes the stand to refute U.K. sex assault allegations
In the witness box for the first time in the London trial, the award-winning Hollywood actor described his relations with 1 of 4 accusers as "romantic."
Elton John testifies in Kevin Spacey's ongoing U.K. sex assault trial
Kevin Spacey is facing 12 criminal charges based on allegations made by 4 men relating to incidents that took place over 2 decades.
Kevin Spacey called "sexual bully" in U.K. sexual assault trial
Kevin Spacey is facing 12 charges stemming from allegations made by four men.
Kevin Spacey's U.K. trial on sexual assault charges opens in London
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey faces a dozen criminal charges brought by four men, most stemming from his time leading a London theater.
"Rent" star Anthony Rapp on his one-man show
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Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to 7 sexual assault charges in London
The actor is facing a total of 11 sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom, where he served for years as the artistic director of a London theater.
Kevin Spacey faces 7 more sexual offense charges in the U.K.
Prosecutors said the actor would be charged over "a number of sexual assaults against one man," bringing the total number of charges against him in the U.K. to 11.
Jury finds Kevin Spacey not liable in sex abuse trial
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Kevin Spacey didn't molest actor Anthony Rapp in 1986, jury finds
Kevin Spacey was accused of making a sexual advance on Anthony Rapp, who was 14 at the time.
Kevin Spacey finishes testifying in sexual misconduct civil trial
Actor Anthony Rapp has sued Spacey for $40 million, claiming that he was sexually abused by Spacey when he was a teen.
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Kevin Spacey denies sex abuse claims, cites "neo-Nazi" dad's influence
"They are not true," Spacey said of actor Anthony Rapp's allegations.
Actor Anthony Rapp tells jury Kevin Spacey abused him when he was 14
Actor Anthony Rapp is seeking $40 million in damages for the psychological injuries he says he sustained as a result of an encounter with Kevin Spacey in 1986.
Trial begins in Kevin Spacey sex abuse suit
Trial began this week in a $40 million lawsuit brought by actor Anthony Rapp against Kevin Spacey over an alleged 1986 incident. Criminal defense attorney and former sex crimes prosecutor Nicole DeBorde joins CBS News to discuss the testimony beginning today and Spacey's other legal troubles.
Kevin Spacey heads to court over actor's sexual misconduct claims
The trial will focus on an alleged encounter between the two men in New York City in 1986, when Rapp was 14 years old.
Kevin Spacey must pay over $30M to "House of Cards" makers, judge rules
The arbitrator found that Spacey violated his contract's demands for professional behavior.
Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to sex assault charges in U.K. court
The Hollywood star has vowed to fight the allegations that he assaulted 3 men in England between 2005 and 2013, when he ran a renowned London theater.
Kevin Spacey appears in U.K. court
Actor Kevin Spacey was granted bail in his first appearance in a London courtroom on criminal charges accusing him of sexually assaulting three men between 2005 and 2013.
Kevin Spacey granted bail at first hearing on U.K. sex assault charges
A London court granted the Hollywood star "unconditional bail" until his next appearance before a judge in July.
Kevin Spacey formally charged with sex assault, will appear in U.K. court
The Metropolitan Police said the 62-year-old actor would appear at Westminster Magistrates Court at 0900 GMT on Thursday.
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