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Kevin Spacey Faces Third Civil Lawsuit Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The actor is accused of misconduct during his tenure at London's Old Vic Theatre, following previous legal battles in the U.S. and U.K.

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Overview

  • Kevin Spacey, 65, is facing a new civil lawsuit in the U.K. alleging sexual misconduct during his time as artistic director at the Old Vic Theatre (2003–2015).
  • This marks the third legal case against Spacey, who was previously acquitted in a 2023 U.K. trial and found not liable in a 2022 U.S. civil case brought by Anthony Rapp.
  • The latest lawsuit also targets organizations affiliated with the Old Vic Theatre, but specific details of the allegations have not yet been disclosed.
  • Spacey’s career suffered significantly after initial allegations surfaced in 2017, leading to his removal from 'House of Cards' and other projects.
  • Despite his legal battles, Spacey has recently attempted a career revival, maintaining his innocence while acknowledging past inappropriate behavior in interviews.