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In a recent development from London, three men who had accused actor Kevin Spacey of sexual assault have reached a settlement in their civil cases, according to court documents. The settlements were reached before the cases could proceed to trial at the High Court.
The accusations against Spacey, a two-time Academy Award winner, pertained to incidents allegedly occurring between 2000 and 2013. Spacey has consistently denied these allegations.
Originally, the civil trials were slated to commence later this year. However, Judge Christina Lambert issued an order last week to halt the proceedings, highlighting that the involved parties had “agreed to the terms of the settlement.”
Judge Lambert’s order stated, “By consent, it is ordered that all further proceedings against the defendant in these actions be stayed upon the terms set out in this order and in the confidential schedule.”
The specifics of the settlement remain confidential, and the judge did not address any issues regarding legal costs.
The order, dated March 13, was made public on Wednesday.
Spacey’s representatives have been approached for comment.
Spacey, now 66, was tried in London in 2023 on nine alleged sex offenses against four men, and acquitted on all counts.
Two of the civil claimants, whose identities are protected by legal orders, gave evidence during Spacey’s criminal trial.
Spacey also successfully defended himself against a $40 million civil lawsuit in New York in 2022 brought by “Star Trek: Discovery” actor Anthony Rapp.
One of the most celebrated actors of his generation until his career was derailed by sex abuse allegations, Spacey starred in films including “Glengarry Glen Ross” and “LA Confidential” and the TV political thriller “House of Cards.” He won a best supporting actor Academy Award for the 1995 film “The Usual Suspects” and a lead actor Oscar for the 1999 movie “American Beauty.”
Spacey was artistic director of London’s Old Vic Theatre from 2004 to 2015.