Kevin Spacey Sexual Assault Trial: Elton John Testifies, Corroborates Actor's Alibi
"House of Cards" actor Kevin Spacey is on trial for sexual abuse, and his attorneys have brought in Sir Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, as witnesses for the defense.
The "Rocket Man" singer and his husband testified before a London court via a video call to cast doubt on the case filed by the Oscar winner's accusers. They corroborated Spacey's alibi and stated that the actor did not attend their annual party in Windsor, where the accuser said Spacey attacked him inside a car.
Kevin Spacey was accused of attacking one of the alleged victims while driving with him to Elton John's annual party at his Windsor home. The accuser alleges that Spacey attacked him inside a car while driving the actor to the White Tie & Tiara Ball in 2004 or 2005. Spacey allegedly "grabbed his crotch so forcefully that he almost ran off the road," per CBS News.
As for David Furnish's testimony, he stated that the only time Spacey attended the couple's event was in 2001 and admitted he reviewed photographs taken at the party from 2001 to 2005, finding the actor only appeared that one year.
"He was an Oscar-winning actor and there was a lot of buzz and excitement that he was at the ball," testified Furnish, who was also speaking via video call from Monaco.
His husband, Grammy winner Elton John, testified that Spacey bought a Mini Cooper at the event's auction, which was held for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. He also testified that the Oscar winner also stayed at their home that night and left the Mini Cooper there until he was able to pick it up.
The names of some of the accusers were not revealed to the public, as it is mandated by British law regarding victims of sexual abuse.
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Kevin Spacey in Tears as Witnesses Testify for Him
Spacey denies all charges filed against him by four men in their 20s and 30s, who claim the sexual assault happened between 2001 and 2013.
According to The Guardian, the "American Beauty" actor was seen weeping on the dock last Monday during one of the hearings. This was happening as he listened to 10 character references from family and friends in the theatre and film industry. This includes the son of the late actor Jack Lemmon, Chris Lemmon.
Kevin Spacey Admits to Touching One of His Accusers Intimately
On Thursday, Spacey was able to testify and defend himself against those sexual assault charges. During his testimony, the actor told the court that he touched one of the complainants in a "romantic and intimate" way, according to CNN.
"He was funny and charming and flirtatious; over time we began ... I'm assuming it was me ... began to touch him in more romantic and intimate ways," testified the 63-year-old actor.
The Oscar winner is currently facing three counts of indecent assault, seven counts of sexual assault, one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, and finally, one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. He has denied all accusations laid against him.
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Written by: Rick Martin
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