Kevin Spacey, the renowned Hollywood actor, is set to face three separate sexual assault claims in London’s civil court in October 2026. These cases arise after Spacey was acquitted of all sexual charges in a 2023 UK criminal trial. The three new claimants accuse him of sexual misconduct against them between 2000 and 2015 .
Details of Claims and Case Background
One claimant, British actor Ruari Cannon, has waived his anonymity and alleges that Kevin Spacey groped him unlawfully at a party following a performance night at the Old Vic Theatre. The other two claimants remain anonymous but raise similar sexual misconduct allegations. One claims assault on 12 separate occasions between 2000 and 2005, while another states he suffered psychological harm and financial loss after an incident in 2008 .
Kevin Spacey’s Defense and Court Proceedings
Spacey denies all allegations, formally disputing two of the new claims as untrue. He has yet to respond officially to the third. The reviewing judge has set a three-week window for the trials, which may proceed as one combined hearing or three consecutive ones. The parties’ lawyers disagree on format: the defendant prefers separate trials, while claimants seek consolidation .
Impact on Spacey’s Reputation and Career
The sexual assault cases have severely damaged Kevin Spacey’s career. Despite his 2023 criminal acquittal, ongoing legal battles and media scandals halted his extensive artistic work. These new claims may further complicate his reputation recovery .
Conclusion
New civil cases against Kevin Spacey proceed as he continues denying the allegations. London’s civil court will begin hearings in October 2026, making this one of the most controversial legal battles in recent entertainment history .
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