"Breaking: Kevin Spacey Acquitted of UK Sexual Assault Charges - Shocking Twist in High-Profile Case!"

Kevin Spacey acquitted of sex offences, plans career comeback.

Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey, known for his roles in American Beauty and House Of Cards, has been acquitted of nine alleged sex offences in a London court. This marks another victory for Spacey, who was one of the first major stars to face repercussions from the #MeToo movement. The trial lasted several weeks, and the actor was cleared by majority verdicts. Spacey expressed his gratitude to the jury for carefully examining the evidence before reaching their decision. This comes less than a year after a US$40 million sexual misconduct civil lawsuit against him was dismissed in New York, and after charges of indecent and sexual assault were dropped in Massachusetts in 2019. Despite the allegations that have halted his career, Spacey remains hopeful for a comeback, stating that there are people ready to hire him once he is cleared of charges in London.

The London jury, which deliberated for over 12 hours, acquitted Spacey of all nine counts, including sexual assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. The alleged offences were said to have taken place in London in 2005 and 2008, as well as in Gloucestershire, England in 2013. Testimonies were heard from the four alleged victims, including British rock star Elton John who testified as a witness for Spacey. The prosecution portrayed Spacey as a "sexual bully" who derived pleasure from making others feel uncomfortable, often by aggressively grabbing men's crotches. One victim claimed that Spacey performed a sex act on him while he was drugged, while another alleged that the actor grabbed his crotch so forcefully that it almost caused a car accident.

Spacey, whose full name is Kevin Spacey Fowler, vehemently denied the claims, calling them "madness" and a "stab in the back". He had been on unconditional bail since being charged in Britain last year and left the court a free man. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) stated that they had charged Spacey following a thorough investigation by London's Metropolitan Police. They respect the decision of the court, as it is the role of the jury to consider the charges.

Throughout his career, Spacey achieved great success with roles in films such as American Beauty, Se7en, and Superman Returns. He also served as the artistic director at London's Old Vic Theatre from 2004 to 2015. However, in 2017, he became one of the first celebrities to face allegations in the #MeToo movement, with multiple young men accusing him of sexual assault. As a result, he was dropped from the final season of House Of Cards and other projects. In October last year, a New York court dismissed a US$40 million civil sexual misconduct lawsuit brought against him by actor Anthony Rapp, who alleged that Spacey assaulted him when he was 14. In Massachusetts, charges of indecent and sexual assault were dropped against Spacey in 2019.

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