Kevin Spacey Testifies About Sex Abuse Claims - It Is Not True
Kevin Spacey testifies in a New York courtroom on Monday, October 17, 2022, that he never made a sexual pass at actor Anthony Rapp, who has sued, alleging the Academy Award-winning actor tried to take him to bed when he was 14 years old. Identifying himself as "Kevin Spacey Fowler," the actor was asked about Rapp's claims that, after a 1986 party, a then-26-year-old Spacey picked him up like a groom does a bride and put him on his bed before lying on top of him.
Author:Suleman ShahReviewer:Han JuOct 18, 202218 Shares801 Views
Kevin Spaceytestifies in a New York courtroom on Monday, October 17, 2022, that he never made a sexual pass at actor Anthony Rapp, who has sued, alleging the Academy Award-winning actor tried to take him to bed when he was 14 years old.
Identifying himself as "Kevin Spacey Fowler," the actor was asked about Rapp's claims that, after a 1986 party, a then-26-year-old Spacey picked him up like a groom does a bride and put him on his bed before lying on top of him.
Rapp previously testified in a civil trial in which he accuses Spacey of assault and battery that he squirmed out from beneath an inebriated Spacey in the fully clothed encounter before fleeing, only to have Spacey follow him to the door and ask if he was sure he wanted to leave.
Kevin Spacey Testifies In New York Courtroom
Kevin Spacey testified in court on Monday that he regretted apologizing to actor Anthony Rapp for allegations that the Oscar winner made an unwanted sexual advance on Rapp when he was 14 years old in 1986.
Rapp, now 50, sued Spacey in 2020 for battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and testified earlier this month that an inebriated Spacey climbed on top of him at a party at his Manhattan apartment when he was 26 and acting on Broadway.
Rapp, who was just starting out on Broadway at the time, said he was able to "swerve my way out," but the experience scarred him.
U.S. Earlier on Monday, District Judge Lewis Kaplan dismissed Rapp's emotional distress claim but upheld the battery claim.
Spacey testified in his own defense in federal court in Manhattan, saying the allegation was "not true" and that he had never been alone with Rapp. He testified that he was "shocked" when Rapp made his claim public in a Buzzfeed article in 2017.
Following the publication of the article, Spacey issued a statement in which he revealed his sexual orientation and apologized to Rapp for any inappropriate behavior.
Spacey has stated that he now regrets his apology.
“„I have learned a lesson, which is never apologize for something you didn't do, I regret my entire statement.- Kevin Spacey
Spacey sobbed as he stated that he wanted to do something positive by coming out, but that he was perceived as trying to divert attention away from Rapp's abuse claim.
Rapp, who starred in the Broadway musical "Rent," filed a $40 million lawsuit against Spacey in November 2020.
Anthony Rapp's Side Of The Story
On Wednesday, Mr. Rapp told the jury that his encounter with Mr. Spacey was the "most traumatic event" of his life.
Mr. Rapp walked the court through the details of his account on Friday, October 14, 2022. He claimed that in 1986 when he was 14, he went to Mr. Spacey's Manhattan apartment for a party and, realizing he didn't know any of the other guests, went into a bedroom and watched television on the edge of the bed.
Mr. Spacey eventually appeared in the doorway, appearing inebriated, and approached him, according to Mr. Rapp.
According to Mr. Rapp, Mr. Spacey then picked him up, describing it as a groom carrying a bride over a threshold, and laid down on top of him, putting his weight on his body and pressing his groin into the side of Mr. Rapp's hip.
Mr. Rapp testified that after wriggling out from under Mr. Spacey, he went inside a nearby bathroom and shut the door before making his way out of the apartment.
Mr. Rapp's attorneys have argued that this account is a battery and that Mr. Rapp experienced severe emotional distress, including depression and anxiety.
The Case Witnesses
Adam Vary, the BuzzFeed journalist who first reported on Mr. Rapp, may testify. One of the defense's key witnesses could be John Barrowman, an actor best known for his role in the television series "Doctor Who."
He knew Mr. Rapp when they were teenagers and paid him a visit in New York in 1986 to see "Precious Sons." Mr. Barrowman and Mr. Rapp met Mr.
In addition, a clinical and forensic psychiatrist who evaluated Mr. Rapp on behalf of the plaintiff testified that he suffered from delayed onset post-traumatic stress disorder.
Several of Mr. Rapp's acquaintances testified throughout the trial that he told them about an encounter with Mr. Spacey long before any newsarticle was published.
Conclusion
Spacey sobbed as he described immediately regretting the timing of the announcement as he faced backlash in the gay community, including from friends and otherswho thought he was using it to change the subject, to deflect.
Mr. Spacey is now facing four counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without their consent. Kevin Spacey testifiesthat he is not guilty, and a trial is scheduled to begin next summer.
Suleman Shah
Author
Suleman Shah is a researcher and freelance writer. As a researcher, he has worked with MNS University of Agriculture, Multan (Pakistan) and Texas A & M University (USA). He regularly writes science articles and blogs for science news website immersse.com and open access publishers OA Publishing London and Scientific Times. He loves to keep himself updated on scientific developments and convert these developments into everyday language to update the readers about the developments in the scientific era. His primary research focus is Plant sciences, and he contributed to this field by publishing his research in scientific journals and presenting his work at many Conferences.
Shah graduated from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Pakistan) and started his professional carrier with Jaffer Agro Services and later with the Agriculture Department of the Government of Pakistan. His research interest compelled and attracted him to proceed with his carrier in Plant sciences research. So, he started his Ph.D. in Soil Science at MNS University of Agriculture Multan (Pakistan). Later, he started working as a visiting scholar with Texas A&M University (USA).
Shah’s experience with big Open Excess publishers like Springers, Frontiers, MDPI, etc., testified to his belief in Open Access as a barrier-removing mechanism between researchers and the readers of their research. Shah believes that Open Access is revolutionizing the publication process and benefitting research in all fields.
Han Ju
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