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Kevin Spacey Makes First Court Appearance In U.K. For Sexual Assault Charges
2,351 views Jun 17, 2022 Kevin Spacey made his first court appearance in a London court after facing four counts of sexual assault from three different men. NBC News’ Matt Bradley reports on what to expect next from the case and NBC News’ Danny Cevallos analyzes the differences between the British and American judicial systems and the type of sentencing Spacey could face if convicted.
US actor Kevin Spacey has been given unconditional bail after appearing in a London court on four charges of sexually assaulting three men.
The 62-year-old is also facing a fifth charge of causing a man to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
He was not asked to enter pleas for the alleged offences from 2005 to 2013.
Mr Spacey's next appearance will be at Southwark Crown Court on 14 July for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
Ahead of the short preliminary hearing, the Hollywood star was steered by his legal team and two police officers through a mass of photographers and camera crews towards the court entrance.
Mr Spacey, dressed in a pale blue suit, dark tie and wearing glasses, was seated in the dock. His case was heard by deputy chief magistrate Tanweer Ikram.
Patrick Gibbs QC, who is defending Mr Spacey, said: "Mr Spacey strenuously denies any and all criminality in this case."
The actor arrived at the court surrounded by an enormous scrum of cameras and journalists as he tried to get into the building.
Security had to clear a path as he was jostled by photographers trying to film him.
In Court One, Mr Spacey, wearing a light blue suit, sat in the dock. He was asked to stand and give his name, address and date of birth.
He said he was called Kevin Spacey Fowler and was addressed by the court as Mr Fowler although his own lawyer called him Mr Spacey.
Asked by the magistrate if he'd prefer to be called Mr Spacey, the actor gave a small smile and shrug, and said either was fine.
The charges were read out to him. He wasn't asked at this first court appearance to plead guilty or not guilty but his solicitor said he denies all and any criminality.