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Kevin Spacey appears in UK court via video-link faced with fresh accusations of historical sexual offences-Rachael O'Connor-Entertainment – Metro
Spacey has previously denied all charges against him.
Actor Kevin Spacey has appeared in court via video link to face fresh accusations (Picture: Getty Images)
Kevin Spacey has again appeared in court in the UK, this time via video link, as he faces fresh accusations of sexual offences.
The Oscar-winning actor, 63, faces the new charges having previously denied five allegations relating to three other men, now aged in their 30s and 40s.
Spacey appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court via video link, having been expected to appear from the United States.
However the actor actually appeared via video link from the Middle East, with defending counsel Patrick Gibbs saying his ‘travel plans had changed.’
Spacey, who wore a dark suit and glasses, is facing seven new charges, including three counts of indecent assault, three counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
Each of the alleged offences took place between 2001 and 2004, and according to court papers include allegations of sexual touching, touching over clothing and the defendant forcing the complainant’s hand against his privates over clothing.
Spacey is currently in the Middle East but previously appeared in person in a London court for charges against three other men which he denies (Picture: PA)
Prosecutor Zoe Martin said: ‘The prosecution position is these offences are related to an indictment only matter that was previously sent to the Crown Court in respect of which this defendant is due to stand trial on June 6 next year.’
Chief magistrate Paul Goldspring granted Spacey unconditional bail ahead of his next appearance at Southwark Crown Court on January 13.
The actor is expected to appear in person at his next court date.
Spacey is to return to court in January, and is expected to attend in person (Picture: Getty Images)
Spacey now faces 12 charges in the UK, relating to four men, which allegedly took place between 2001 and 2013.
In May, it was first reported that the Hollywood star would be charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men, with the offences allegedly taking place between 2005 and 2013 in London and Gloucestershire.
In July, Spacey appeared in court at the Old Bailey to deny five historical allegations relating to the three men.
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Spacey rose to fame in the 1990s starring in films such as The Usual Suspects, Se7en and American Beauty before going on to enjoy continued success starring as US President Frank Underwood in Netflix series House of Cards.
He has won two Oscars, a Bafta, Tony and Golden Globe while also receiving multiple Emmy nominations.
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