Kevin Spacey Faces Three Additional Sexual Assault Claims in London Court

A fresh wave of civil claims has emerged against Kevin Spacey, escalating the actor’s ongoing legal battles over allegations spanning more than a decade. Three accusers now pursue cases in London’s High Court, citing incidents from 2000 to 2013 that they describe as assaults with lasting impacts. The proceedings add to Spacey’s history of facing multiple accusations since 2017, when similar reports first surfaced publicly.

The first claimant alleges Spacey assaulted him repeatedly, totaling 12 incidents between 2000 and 2005. These encounters reportedly occurred during professional interactions, leaving the accuser with emotional and psychological effects. The case seeks damages for the alleged harms, with evidence expected to include contemporaneous records and witness statements.

The second claim originates from a 2022 filing and centers on a single assault in 2008. The accuser attributes psychiatric injury and financial losses directly to the incident, demanding compensation for therapy costs and lost earnings. Court documents outline how the event disrupted the claimant’s career trajectory in the entertainment sector.

The third accuser, identified as Ruari Cannon, recounts a specific groping incident at a 2013 after-party following Spacey’s performance in ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’ at the Old Vic Theatre. Cannon, then 21, describes Spacey approaching him aggressively, likening the actor’s demeanor to “a shark” before shifting to a more composed “press mode.” The alleged assault lasted seconds but prompted Cannon to leave the event immediately.

Spacey has denied all three claims outright. For the first two, his legal team submitted formal rejections earlier this month, asserting lack of substantiation. Regarding Cannon’s allegation, Spacey called it “ridiculous” in a statement to media outlets, emphasizing no such interaction occurred. In a separate post on X, Spacey remarked that the accusations “fall apart under scrutiny,” pointing to prior acquittals in criminal cases.

The High Court has provisionally scheduled the consolidated trial for October 12, 2026, allowing time for discovery and potential settlements. This timeline aligns with standard civil procedure for multi-claimant suits, where each party’s evidence must be meticulously vetted. Pre-trial hearings could adjust the date based on filing deadlines.

These civil actions differ from Spacey’s previous criminal trials, where juries acquitted him on charges in both London and New York in 2023. Civil burdens of proof remain lower, focusing on preponderance of evidence rather than beyond reasonable doubt. The claimants’ attorneys coordinate through a London-based firm specializing in abuse litigation.

Spacey’s representatives have not commented further on strategy, but sources indicate preparation for depositions in early 2026. The cases draw renewed attention to the Old Vic’s 2017 internal review, which identified 20 complaints against Spacey during his 2013-2015 tenure as artistic director, though none led to formal charges at the time.

The consolidated nature of the suit streamlines proceedings, potentially reducing costs for all parties. Each claim specifies damages in the range of tens to hundreds of thousands of pounds, factoring in medical reports and economic projections. Court filings remain sealed until formal service, limiting public details.

As the case advances, it intersects with broader industry reckonings post-#MeToo, where civil routes have become common for unresolved allegations. Spacey, 66, has maintained a low profile since his 2023 acquittals, occasionally addressing supporters via social media. The outcome could influence perceptions of accountability in Hollywood’s power dynamics.