Kevin Spacey Will ‘Voluntarily Appear’ In U.K. To Face Sexual Assault Charges

Kevin Spacey has begun his criminal sexual assault trial in the U.K.

Kevin Spacey was granted «unconditional bail» by a United Kingdom court on Thursday morning as he made his first appearance on charges accusing him of sexually assaulting three men between 2005 and 2013. Accompanied by his legal team, the actor was met by a crowd of journalists and photographers as he entered Westminster Magistrates' Court in London for a preliminary hearing.

charged with the counts last month relating to alleged offences in London and Gloucestershire between 2005 and 2013, and confirmed afterwards that he would voluntarily travel to the UK.The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that Spacey has arrived in the UK, meaning he is now formally charged by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). He is expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (June 16) at 10am.The charges relate to alleged offences against three men, while Spacey also faces a charge of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.The actor previously shared a statement with ABC’s Good Morning America before he travelled to the UK, saying: “I very much appreciate the Crown Prosecution Service’s statement in which they carefully reminded the media and the public that I am entitled to a fair trial, and innocent until proven otherwise.“While I am disappointed with their decision to move forward, I will voluntarily appear in the UK as soon as can be arranged and defend myself against these charges, which I am confident will prove my innocence.”Rosemary Ainslie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, previously stated: “The CPS has authorised criminal charges against Kevin Spacey, 62, for four counts of sexual assault against three men.“He has also been charged with causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.

Kevin Spacey has been formally charged with sexual assault and will appear before a court in London later this week, police said on Monday.Spacey was charged Monday «with four counts of sexual assault against three men. He has also been charged with causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent,» London's Metropolitan Police said.The Metropolitan Police said the 62-year-old actor would appear at Westminster Magistrates Court at 0900 GMT on Thursday.The first two alleged assaults took place in London in March 2005 against the same man, who is now in his 40s.

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey said he will “voluntarily appear” in a UK court as he is “confident” he can prove his innocence following sexual assault allegations, according to a statement given to Good Morning America.The Oscar-winning actor, 62, is facing four charges of sexual assault against three men, and causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) previously said. In a statement released to Good Morning America, the actor is quoted as saying: “I very much appreciate the Crown Prosecution Service’s statement in which they carefully reminded the media and the public that I am entitled to a fair trial, and innocent until proven otherwise.

Kevin Spacey has been formally charged with four counts of sexual assault and a further offence by British police.

Authorities in London have authorized two charges of indecent assault against Harvey Weinstein. Police said the alleged offenses against the woman, now in her 50s, took place during July and August 1996.

Harvey Weinstein is set to be charged with two counts of indecent assault against a woman stemming from an event in August 1996 via the U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Services.“The CPS has authorized the Metropolitan Police to charge Harvey Weinstein with two counts of indecent assault against a woman in August 1996. Charges have been authorized against Harvey Weinstein, 70, following a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation,” Rosemary Ainslie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said in a statement.

Kevin Spacey is speaking out — just days after he was charged with four counts of sexual assault in the U.K. In a statement to the former star said that he will voluntarily appear in court as he is, «confident» he can prove he is innocent against the charges brought to him by the British court.

who was charged with four counts of sexual assault last week, has shared a statement with ABC’s Good Morning America about his forthcoming travel plans.The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced the charges last week (May 26), saying the actor is also accused of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.In the statement the actor said: “I very much appreciate the Crown Prosecution Service’s statement in which they carefully reminded the media and the public that I am entitled to a fair trial, and innocent until proven otherwise.“While I am disappointed with their decision to move forward, I will voluntarily appear in the UK as soon as can be arranged and defend myself against these charges, which I am confident will prove my innocence.”In an initial statement regarding the charges, Rosemary Ainslie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said: “The CPS has authorised criminal charges against Kevin Spacey, 62, for four counts of sexual assault against three men.“He has also been charged with causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. The charges follow a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation.“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr Spacey are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.”Spacey is accused of two acts of sexual assault against the first alleged victim in London in March 2005.

Embattled actor Kevin Spacey has said he will "voluntarily appear" in the U.K. to defend himself against allegations that he raped three men in separate incidents years apart, according to a recent report.  Spacey, through his representatives, released a statement to ABC’s "Good Morning America," in which he thanked the U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Service for reminding the public "that I am entitled to a fair trial, and innocent until proven otherwise." "While I am disappointed with their decision to move forward, I will voluntarily appear in the U.K.

Kevin Spacey is set to “voluntarily” appear in a U.K. court to face four counts of sexual assault.

Kevin Spacey will “voluntarily” appear in a UK court on four counts of sexual assault, following question marks over whether he would need to be extradited from the U.S.

Manori Ravindran International EditorKevin Spacey has said he will “voluntarily appear” in U.K. courts over his four counts of sexual assault charges and one charge of “causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.”The actor provided a statement to “Good Morning America” on Tuesday outlining that he is “confident” he can prove his innocence.A spokesperson for the actor provided the following statement to the U.S.

Following news that Kevin Spacey has been charged with four counts of sexual assault in the U.K., the producers of one of his new films being shopped at Cannes have issued a statement in support of the disgraced actor. "While it’s unfortunate that increased negative press is timed with Kevin returning to work, it’s also to be expected," the producers of "Peter Five Eight" said in a statement to Variety.

The producers of Kevin Spacey‘s new movie Peter Five Eight are responding to his recent sexual assault charges.

Ellise Shafer Following news that Kevin Spacey has been charged with four counts of sexual assault in the U.K., the producers of one of his new films being shopped at Cannes have issued a statement in support of the disgraced actor.“While it’s unfortunate that increased negative press is timed with Kevin returning to work, it’s also to be expected,” the producers of “Peter Five Eight” said in a statement to Variety. “There are those who wish for him not to act, but they are outnumbered by fans worldwide who await an artist they have enjoyed for decades returning to the screen.

Let us be frank… it looks like Kevin Spacey is finally facing some long overdue consequences.