Actor Kevin Spacey acquitted of all nine sexual offense charges
The 64-year-old Oscar-winner was acquitted of nine charges, including sexual assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
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The 64-year-old Oscar-winner was acquitted of nine charges, including sexual assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
While he might have made a clumsy pass at one of the men, he said he had never assaulted anyone and suggested that the accusers had come forward to make money.
During his trial at Southwark Crown Court in London, Kevin Spacey's defence barrister told jurors he had been "cancelled" and "tried by social media". Now he has been cleared of all charges in the UK - but will he be able to make a comeback in Hollywood?
Actor has been largely shunned since allegations first surfaced – and big roles may still be hard to find despite his acquittal
Spacey broke down in court after hearing the verdict and thanked jurors