Kevin Spacey denies sexual assault charges, lawyer says, as he appears in UK court
Kevin Spacey "strenuously" denies allegations of sex offences, his lawyer has said, as the Oscar-winning actor made his first appearance at a British court to face charges dating back almost 20 years.
Mr Spacey is accused of five offences in Britain — four counts of sexual assault by touching, and a more serious charge of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
Prosecutors say Mr Spacey forced a man to have oral sex.
Mr Spacey, wearing glasses and a teal suit, was met by a mass of media as he arrived at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court, with security guards forced to battle their way through TV crews and photographers.
Inside, he spoke only to confirm his name as Kevin Spacey Fowler and his London address when he appeared in the dock.
Mr Spacey showed little emotion during the short hearing.
"Mr Spacey strenuously denies any and all criminality in this case," defence lawyer Patrick Gibbs told the court.
He said the actor had answered all the allegations in questioning three years ago in the United States and cooperated fully with the investigation.
"He needs to answer these charges if he is to proceed with his life," Mr Gibbs said.
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