Kevin Spacey Reaches Settlements With Accusers, Halting London Trial

Kevin Spacey has reached agreements with three men who accused him of sexual assault. The civil case that was set to go to trial in London has been paused because of these settlements, though the amounts and details are not public.

Key Details

• Ruari Cannon – The former Old Vic artistic director gave up his anonymity and settled with Spacey. Cannon alleges that Spacey groped him at a party while he was in charge of the theatre. Cannon also appears in the 2024 documentary Spacey Unmasked.
• Unnamed Accusers – Two other men, whose identities remain undisclosed, also claim that Spacey assaulted them. They filed civil lawsuits in the High Court following the 2023 criminal trial, where Spacey was cleared of nine charges involving four men.
• Legal Outcomes – In the criminal trial, Spacey was found not guilty of sexual assault and other accusations dating from 2001 to 2013. In a U.S. civil case, actor Anthony Rapp also found Spacey not liable for alleged molestation when he was 14.

Spacey’s Recent Activities

• Rebuilding his career with small film roles, directing projects, and attending festivals.
• Last year, he revealed living without a permanent home, staying in hotels or Airbnbs while performing as a lounge singer in Cyprus. He likened his situation to actors blacklisted during the McCarthy era.