Kevin Spacey denies seven sex offences against man as Oscar-winning actor appears in court on video-link
OSCAR-winning actor Kevin Spacey has denied seven sexual offences in the early 2000s.
The House of Cards star, 63, is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a man over several years.
He is already facing trial for allegedly assaulting three other men in London and Gloucestershire between 2005 and 2013.
It brings the total of complaints against the American to 12.
Spacey appeared at Southwark Crown Court today via video link wearing a light blue shirt, pink tie and dark suit.
He pleaded not guilty to three counts of indecent assault, three counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, on unspecified dates between 2001 and 2005.
According to court papers at his last hearing, the allegations include sexual touching, touching over clothing and Spacey forcing the complainant’s hand against his privates over clothing.
The two-time Academy Award winner, known for American Beauty, The Usual Suspects and House Of Cards, previously denied the five other charges at the Old Bailey.
Spacey, who was artistic director at The Old Vic theatre in London between 2004 and 2015, pleaded not guilty to four charges of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
He was granted unconditional bail ahead of a four-week trial on June 6.
In October last year, the actor won a civil lawsuit in the US where he was accused of an “unwanted sexual advance” at a party in 1986.
In it, he “categorically denied” the accusations and said he “did not harbour any sexual interest or desire” at the time or since the alleged incident.