Kevin Spacey Granted Bail in U.K. Sexual Assault Trial, 'Strenuously' Denies Charges

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facing sex assault charges in a London court today, which he has ‘strenuously’ denied.The 62-year-old Oscar-winning actor appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday morning, where he did not enter pleas to four charges of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.After entering the dock, the actor stood to give his name as Kevin Spacey Fowler, as well as his date of birth as July 26, 1959, and an address in London.Patrick Gibbs QC, defending, said: ‘Mr Spacey strenuously denies any and all criminality in this case.’At the conclusion of the 28-minute hearing in front of Deputy District Judge Tan Ikram, the court also set a date for Spacey’s next appearance, which will be at Southwark Crown Court on July 14 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.Spacey was faced with a hoard of photographers as he turned up to the courthouse a little before 10am, cracking a smile as his team led him through the crowd.The actor, wearing a blue suit, was accompanied by his legal team as well as two police officers, who battled to get him from a silver Mercedes to the entry.The CPS authorised charges against him last month, but the American could only be formally charged once he had travelled to the UK earlier this week.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoThe charges are:Last month the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed Spacey, 62, had been charged with four counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.The allegations relate to three men, now in their 30s and 40s, in London and Gloucestershire between 2005 and 2013,

Kevin Spacey was granted «unconditional bail» by a United Kingdom court on Thursday morning as he made his first appearance on charges accusing him of sexually assaulting three men between 2005 and 2013. Accompanied by his legal team, the actor was met by a crowd of journalists and photographers as he entered Westminster Magistrates' Court in London for a preliminary hearing.

Actor Kevin Spacey received an unconditional bail from a U.K. court in his sexual assault case Thursday.

Kevin Spacey “strenuously denies” allegations of sexual assault, his lawyer said Thursday, as the Oscar-winning actor appeared in a London court to face five charges of offenses against three men.

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey managed to smile as he arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, amid a crowd of cameras and reporters.The award-winning actor is facing four counts of sexual assault against three men. Kevin, 62, has also been accused of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.The American Beauty star’s charges came after a review by the Crown Prosecution Service of the evidence gathered by the Met Police in its investigation.He arrived in Westminster this morning dressed in a light blue suit and glasses.The Oscar-winning actor has been charged with two counts of sexual assault on a man, who is now in his 40s, over an incident which allegedly took place in March 2005 in London.He has also been charged with sexual assault on a man, now in his 30s, which took place in April 2013 in Gloucestershire, according to allegations.In addition, Kevin has been charged with sexual assault on a man who is now in his 30s, from August 2008 in London.He has also been charged with a separate count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent on the same man. Charges against Kevin were authorised last month by the Crown Prosecution Service. However, the actor could only be charged once he had travelled to the UK.Following the announcement from our Crown Prosecution Service, Kevin expressed his “disappointment” in a statement released to Good Morning America.“While I am disappointed with their decision to move forward, I will voluntarily appear in the UK as soon as can be arranged and defend myself against these charges, which I am confident will prove my innocence,” he said.Kevin is one of the most famous actors in Hollywood, starring in some of the most

K.J. Yossman Kevin Spacey has made his first appearance in a U.K. criminal court on charges of sexual assault.Last month the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), similar to a District Attorney in the U.S., authorized charges to be brought against the actor.

Actor Kevin Spacey was this morning granted unconditional bail at a magistrates court hearing in Westminster, London, as the sexual assault case against him was referred to Southwark Crown Court.

Kevin Spacey has been granted unconditional bail today after he was charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men.The 62 year old actor has been charged with two counts of sexual assault on a man in London in March 2005. He has also been charged one count of sexual assault and on count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent on a man in August 2008 in London.

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charged with the counts last month relating to alleged offences in London and Gloucestershire between 2005 and 2013, and confirmed afterwards that he would voluntarily travel to the UK.The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that Spacey has arrived in the UK, meaning he is now formally charged by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). He is expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (June 16) at 10am.The charges relate to alleged offences against three men, while Spacey also faces a charge of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.The actor previously shared a statement with ABC’s Good Morning America before he travelled to the UK, saying: “I very much appreciate the Crown Prosecution Service’s statement in which they carefully reminded the media and the public that I am entitled to a fair trial, and innocent until proven otherwise.“While I am disappointed with their decision to move forward, I will voluntarily appear in the UK as soon as can be arranged and defend myself against these charges, which I am confident will prove my innocence.”Rosemary Ainslie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, previously stated: “The CPS has authorised criminal charges against Kevin Spacey, 62, for four counts of sexual assault against three men.“He has also been charged with causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.

Kevin Spacey has been formally charged with sexual assault and will appear before a court in London later this week, police said on Monday.Spacey was charged Monday «with four counts of sexual assault against three men. He has also been charged with causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent,» London's Metropolitan Police said.The Metropolitan Police said the 62-year-old actor would appear at Westminster Magistrates Court at 0900 GMT on Thursday.The first two alleged assaults took place in London in March 2005 against the same man, who is now in his 40s.

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey said he will “voluntarily appear” in a UK court as he is “confident” he can prove his innocence following sexual assault allegations, according to a statement given to Good Morning America.The Oscar-winning actor, 62, is facing four charges of sexual assault against three men, and causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) previously said. In a statement released to Good Morning America, the actor is quoted as saying: “I very much appreciate the Crown Prosecution Service’s statement in which they carefully reminded the media and the public that I am entitled to a fair trial, and innocent until proven otherwise.

Kevin Spacey has been formally charged with four counts of sexual assault and a further offence by British police.

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