Anthony Rapp set the ball rolling in 2017 with his allegations of abuse against Kevin Spacey. In the meantime, many other alleged victims have spoken out and also filed a complaint. Rapp's case could soon end up in a New York court.
Kevin Spacey appears to be in court over sexual harassment allegations. A New York judge has rejected the actor's motion to dismiss Anthony Rapp's lawsuit, according to the British newspaper The Guardian, among others.
The stage actor Rapp is suing for damages and compensation for pain and suffering. According to the court in New York, he can assert claims for bodily harm and intentional infliction of mental distress. Spacey "categorically" denies the allegations, according to his attorney.
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Rapp could also be the first man to bring Spacey to justice in the US. An alleged victim had previously died of cancer, another withdrew his lawsuit. Other alleged crimes are time-barred.
Kevin Spacey is also being sued in the UK. A British law enforcement agency has filed a criminal complaint against the American for four counts of sexual assault. Spacey is said to have molested several men while he was manager of London's Old Vic theatre. In order for the two-time Oscar winner to stand trial in Great Britain, he would have to be extradited from the USA. However, Spacey announced that he would go to the UK voluntarily to prove his innocence.
