At an initial court hearing in June, Spacey’s attorney, Patrick Gibbs, said his client strongly denies any wrongdoing in the case
Kevin Spacey has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom dating back 17 years, according to Sky News.
The 62-year-old Hollywood actor formally entered his plea at the Old Bailey in central London, after previously saying he “vehemently denies” the accusations made by three men now in their 30s and 40s.
Appearing under his full name – Kevin Spacey Fowler – before Mr Justice Wall, the actor faced four counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
The alleged offenses are said to have taken place in London and Gloucestershire between 2005 and 2013, when the actor was artistic director of the Old Vic theater in London. At an initial court hearing in June, Spacey’s attorney, Patrick Gibbs, said his client “vehemently denies any criminal wrongdoing in this case». He stated that the Kevin Spacey he traveled to the UK “to prove his innocence” and “get on with his life”.
View the news feed and get the latest news.
