Kevin Spacey found not guilty on all sexual assault charges

Kevin Spacey was found not guilty on all charges he was facing in a sexual assault trial in London.

On Wednesday, a jury at Southwark Crown Court acquitted the 64-year-old actor on all nine counts.

Spacey initially faced 12 offenses against four men, who are now in their 30s and 40s. Four charges had since been dropped.

Actor Kevin Spacey arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (Alberto Pezzali/AP)

The allegations date from 2001 to 2013, when Spacey served as the artistic director of London’s prestigious Old Vic theater.

The Oscar- and Tony-winning had pleaded not guilty to all charges, which include sexual assault and causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.was accused of assaulting four men.

Actor Kevin Spacey, centre, arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (Alberto Pezzali/AP)

Spacey, who turned 64 on Wednesday, started crying as he heard the verdicts, the BBC reported.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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