Spacey ‘vigorously’ denies UK sex allegations, gets bail – Times of India

London: Kevin spacey The Oscar-winning actor made his first appearance in a British court to face charges nearly 20 years ago, his lawyer said on Thursday, who “vigorously” denies allegations of sex crimes. He is charged with five offenses – four counts of sexual assault by touching, and a more serious charge of engaging a person in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
Inside London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court, he spoke only to confirm his name: Kevin Spacey Fowler and his London address when they appeared at the dock. “Mr. Spacey vehemently denies any and all criminality in this case,” defense counsel Patrick Gibbs Told.
If convicted of sexual assault, he will face a jail term of six months or an unlimited fine, while other offenses carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Spacey will next appear on July 14. He was granted unconditional bail GIBBS Saying that he should be able to leave the UK for work and because his family was in the US.