A London jury acquitted Kevin Spacey of sexual assault charges Wednesday.
The “House of Cards” actor was cleared at the conclusion of a four-week long trial that took place in London. The Academy Award-winner whose stellar acting career was derailed by sex assault allegations was accused of sexual offenses against four men in Britain.
Three men accused the Oscar winner of aggressively grabbing their crotches. A fourth, an aspiring actor seeking mentorship, said he awoke to the actor performing oral sex on him after going to Spacey’s London apartment for a beer and either falling asleep or passing out.
During the trial, the actor said he was a “big flirt” who had consensual flings with men and whose only misstep was touching a man’s groin while making a “clumsy pass.”
This story is developing.
Contributing: USA TODAY staff, The Associated Press
