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Kevin Spacey Faces 2026 Civil Trial for Assault Claims

11/29/2025

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Kevin Spacey, the actor, will face a High Court civil trial in 2026 over sex assault claims from three men.
The abuse occurred between 2000 and 2015, with Ruari Cannon waiving anonymity while the other two claimants remain unnamed.
All three men met Spacey through his role at the Old Vic Theatre.
Spacey denies the allegations and was previously acquitted of nine sex offences in 2023.

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Story summary

Kevin Spacey, the actor, will face a High Court civil trial in 2026 over sex assault claims from three men.
The abuse occurred between 2000 and 2015, with Ruari Cannon waiving anonymity while the other two claimants remain unnamed.
All three men met Spacey through his role at the Old Vic Theatre.
Spacey denies the allegations and was previously acquitted of nine sex offences in 2023.