Kevin Spacey speaks after being found not guilty of sexual assault

The US actor Kevin Spacey has been cleared of sexual assault in one of Britain’s most high-profile #MeToo trials.
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Speaking after the jury at Southwark crown court found him not guilty of sexually assaulting four men, the 64-year-old said he was 'humbled' by the outcome of the trial and that he had 'a lot to process'. The jurors, who were given a majority direction by the judge, reached a verdict after 12 hours and 26 minutes of deliberation.
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[@ajb1tic1tac]

Wow - Kevin Spacey innocent. Just shows how we should let courts decide and not have trial by media. Poor man having to see everything he worked for crumble and be destroyed. I really hope he can now get his life back.

[@Nighthawk-8050]

👏👏👏👏👏💯

[@vincentblack7467]

Two words Dan Wooton.

[@BigMamaDaveX]

Today is his 64th birthday, too ... nice present. ☮️

[@williamjohnston4666]

Specifically we need TRIAL BY JURY. Some politicians want to do away with this for their own purposes.

[@rupertsmith5815]

3 of his 4 accusers died in a span of a year one a month before testifying in court Weird 🤔

[@mikaelengstrom6639]

So many wasted years and so much stress due to lying and deceitful people. He deserved this justice but hopefully there is more to come and he can fully get his life and career back.

[@rippedlimbo7884]

AHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@Hastur876]

Say what you want about Kevin Spacey, but at least he slows down in school zones.

[@jadryb4519]

😂

[@richardsimcock4043]

@@Hastur876you get out of the car though, right? Hide behind some bushes, right? Am I close?..

[@Lite727]

@@Hastur876lmfaooooo

[@twelve2001]

I always believed he was innocent. Such a great talented actor and it's so unfair his reputation was tarnished. I hope he gets back to his acting because he is simply wonderful in all his roles.

[@Antnj81]

Sounds like you were just hoping he'd be innocent because you love his acting so much. Because of people like you, other people can't get a free trial in this country against celebrities

[@robroy6374]

I'm afraid Antnj81 is right.

[@simoncox9689]

@@Antnj81 or he flew to the UK to face his accusers when he did not have too..does not sound like a guilty man an the courts have proved it

[@robroy6374]

@@simoncox9689 no

[@mariapilarme]

Really? Innocent?

[@TheDAT573]

Can he legally via the courts go after his accusers? After all, his accusers came up empty and they did their best to damage, destroy this man. He should have legal recourse to protect himself.

[@LesChats1991]

You clearly know nothing about how the legal system works.

[@rupertsmith5815]

3 of his 4 accusers were died before they could testify in court……..

[@MrPhbahia]

you can file for damages…

[@arr0gant1]

​@dootie8285he absolutely can sue civilly but he has a high burden. Remember, he was NOT proven guilty therefore he is INNOCENT of all charges.

[@malloryknox6802]

If the accusers where women would you think the same?

[@johnstanley6977]

I didn’t even know he was found innocent. Press has been real quiet on this one.

[@user-xf4cv2xr8b]

Yeah, the press is always quiet when an innocent verdict is reached… This case was another example of H@m@s trying to get rich quick by means of falsely accusing another innocent man.

[@AresV-]

Always said he was innocent, disgusting what they did to him, and House Of Cards 6 was terrible, we want Kevin back in the business!

[@intothedragon]

Nobody lied you chongo. They only didn’t have enough evidences to condem him. It doesn’t mean he didn’t do it.

[@SurahOnline]

⁠@@intothedragon- *Exactly!!!*

[@memyselfandi2931]

Everything after House of cards 1 was terrible

[@tomasreznicek]

Everybody claims innocence even being sentenced

[@ayanbhattacharjee1076]

@@intothedragon And it means he didn't do it too genius.

[@kashual]

are you telling me they ruined house of cards for nothing...?

[@Super-wk6jx]

They probably ruined one of the best actors for nothing

[@StabbyJoe135]

Acquitted =/= not guilty, it means not enough evidence to be found guilty. It is entirely possible the events still happened. To say "for nothing" is to vastly misunderstand our legal system

[@williamjohnston4666]

@@StabbyJoe135 NOT GUILTY.

[@altelt802]

@@StabbyJoe135 acquit /əˈkwɪt/ verb past tense: acquitted; past participle: acquitted 1. free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of NOT GUILTY. "she was acquitted on all counts"

[@towhakhandoker5646]

yes

[@minewheaties5029]

Bravo. The witch-hunt is over. The people leading the witch-hunt clearly recruited those gold-diggers

[@keineahnung3937]

I am not sure it's over - American media seem very reluctant to report it. We will see how Hollywood will treat him...

[@imaginary-unit]

The people leading all mysteriously, permanently disappeared, before testifying. His best friend, Ghislaine Maxwell, also had similar witch-hunt feelings.

[@minewheaties5029]

@@imaginary-unit Nope, that was only a very limited crowd. One potential motive for suicide is a guilty conscience, and that's what that limited crowd more than likely had. They were manipulated into making the false allegations.

[@lickalotlickalot2210]

@@keineahnung3937 We already knew from how they treated Johnny Depp!

[@SrDelbioLima]

Give this man House of Cards back for a season we all deserve.

[@killtrump_666]

If he was a woman yall would be crying about how they never take male assault seriously

[@emonerdthug]

True

[@azumishimizu1880]

Hope he makes movies again. Evil people out there. I hate those accusers!

[@tarikkash4282]

HOLD ON, ARE YOU SUGGESTING THAT KEVIN SPACEY IS ACTUALLY INNOCENT? IS THAT WHAT YOU'RE SAYING?!

[@ALAA-rb5me]

@@tarikkash4282 Hold On, are you saying you're better than judge ,Jury and all who had investigate this case? do you have any evidance your self?

[@txtworld]

@@tarikkash4282 Most certainly yes

[@kingstannisbaratheon7974]

@@tarikkash4282 You strike me as an Amber Heard supporter.

[@vincentblack7467]

Two words Dan Wooton.

[@kreemkrackered3755]

I hope he makes it back - great actor.

[@videoshorts5666]

Hope the companies that canceled him learn a huge lesson here.

[@mariapilarme]

Nope they don’t care he won’t work in Hollywood never again. He is a big liability!

[@TheSheemed]

lol, the dude is obviously a creep even if they didn’t meet the burden of proof required

[@Budanevey]

Kevin Spacey currently limping away from court before breaking into a stride...

[@MrParis215]

I see what you did there.... 🤦🏾🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣

[@motionsickness1903]

And like that he was gone.

[@Deathcomes4usall]

I also see what you did there…😂😂😂😂😂

[@titteryenot4524]

This was all about $. Willing to bet my mortgage that these ‘victims’ put forward this stuff quite simply because they had $$ for eyes.

[@bobikdylan]

££, but right.

[@Doopye]

I can't imagine all of the wasted years... I never believed all of the allegations made on him. I hope he can get his career back and wishing him all the best in the future and truly can't wait to see him on big screen again!

[@imaginary-unit]

He's literally best friends with, Ghislaine Maxwell. Keep hoping!

[@richardsimcock4043]

@@imaginary-unitI heard you were besties with Jeffrey Epstein. Care to explain yourself??

[@Sickwitit18]

You think all 30+ of his accusers were lying? I hope you said the same thing about Deshaun Watson

[@oo--7714]

He was found not guilty. Bro stop coping😊​@@Sickwitit18

[@davidnguyen4353]

Doesn't help for the fact that not a lot of people speak highly of Kevin Spacey outside of his acting profession.

[@inconnudutemps]

So why is it that every rich man is sued for assault ? Hmmm wonder why

[@joewhitehead3]

This one was sued by men though

[@mildredhighcock7333]

This whole thing of GUILTY until PROVEN INNOCENT has come from the United States. And now it's everywhere. People resigning, or apologising or being cut, or cancelled BEFORE anyone knows the truth. Careers ended. It must stop. It ruins lives

[@fiscalcpiano]

That concept certainly existed prior to the USA.

[@OnafetsEnovap]

@@fiscalcpiano It's something deeply rooted in our beings as animals, humans - we are not a peaceful species.

[@lolhead7127]

Most of the stuff online are owned by us companies so it's obvious their ideologies would be the most spread by the internet

[@TheSheemed]

Private companies aren’t going to hire this dude again. Even if they didn’t meet the burden of proof required in their charges, it’s pretty obvious the dude is a creep. What do you want? To force private companies to work with this liability? That’s injustice

[@X66966]

I'm deeply sorry that you were proven innocent when everything you've worked so hard for has been destroyed - your reputation, your art, your work. I can't imagine the stress you've gone through due to people's intolerance and their readiness to throw you under the bus when those allegations came in. More power to you, Kevin Spacey.

[@Sickwitit18]

You think all 30+ of his accusers were lying? I hope you said the same thing about Deshaun Watson

[@Jase583]

​@@Sickwitit18you must really like repeating your comments.

[@Sickwitit18]

@@Jase583 just like to make sure everyone has a chance to see it lol

[@TheSealOfTheRose]

Why is isnhard yo believe 30 people can lie? Is the a limit of the amount of liars in the world?

[@Sickwitit18]

@@TheSealOfTheRose they were from all different times and different situations, and to different levels. Idk. You're right they can, they did lie against Deshaun Watson so it's def possible

[@smashing6534]

We need more movies from you Kevin🥰

[@hello-pv2zg]

Turns out Anthony Rapp is actually Anthony Capp

[@kevinhentze1909]

Hear, Hear! Although his career may never recover, he can at least take solace in this Second Set of Not Guilty charges.

[@HannovanPelt]

Another reason not to go for accusations only. Thank you mainstream media for your fair reporting..... what a mess is this.

[@cinnamon8884]

he`s still guilty though.

[@Sailormoonc3038]

@@cinnamon8884how so?

[@FreshAlchemy]

@@Sailormoonc3038 Because he's left a trail of victims behind him as long as your arm. There's a reason he had to leave the US. This isn't over, the truth cannot be hidden forever. This is a travesty of justice.

[@nigel6956]

@@cinnamon8884 Why? How? Were you there at the time that these lies happened?

[@simoncox9689]

@@cinnamon8884 an yet he is not

[@richardkan8499]

One of the greatest actors of today x

[@imaginary-unit]

Greatest friends with, Ghislaine Maxwell.

[@rupertsmith5815]

3 of his 4 accusers died What a lucky coincidence

[@epiclamp44]

Except that's just not true? Their was more that just four accusers, how did this trial happen with 9 charges possibly happen if that's the case?

[@rupertsmith5815]

@@epiclamp44 a literal 1 minute google will prove you wrong

[@rupertsmith5815]

@@epiclamp44 and the lack of response shows that you have realised the truth

[@rupertsmith5815]

@@epiclamp44 silence

[@hqw.]

yeah you should be the one of 3

[@patriciasweeton1358]

Hope they will start showing his movies again.

[@TheBerylknight]

We clearly need laws that protect people from being punished for unproven allegations. It's total and complete b.s. how mere accusations can destroy someone's life.

[@kaneqost172]

The accusers all were killed or comitted suicide mysteriously before court This isn't the case you want to build that on

[@lickalotlickalot2210]

@@kaneqost172 Accusers were not needed after as evidence spoke facts about his innocence!

[@eileengabellini6935]

So sorry you were put through this. I wish people would not lie and cause the great harm you were subjected to based on false allegations.

[@cinnamon8884]

i feel bad for his victims.

[@octoman511]

I feel bad for your brain

[@cinnamon8884]

@@octoman511 at least i have one.

[@intothedragon]

Nobody lied you chongo. They only didn’t have enough evidences to condem him. It doesn’t mean he didn’t do it.

[@octoman511]

@@cinnamon8884 that doesn't work

[@Smurff017]

The accuser should go to jail. Unbeilevable to be allowed to destroy people's life like that and not face any consequences !

[@CaptainObvious55]

Real life Jonothan Irons 😂😂😂

[@jeanpepeborn8403]

Great actor, no matter what happens, I'll keep my fingers crossed for him. I can't imagine movies without him.

[@imaginary-unit]

No matter what?

[@mhjyuti]

What an oddly disturbing statement. I hope your "friends and family" know about you.

[@konstantinosf1796]

Hollywood its a dark place to work and live ...

[@ukchatman4920]

He was found not guilty or have you been reading the Fall of Cabal for the 20th time??? Go ask Q... no dont his predictions never come true ..... Saddo

[@tarikkash4282]

Hollywood encourages people to do wrong, for example, they applauded Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock, with the exception of people like Wanda Sykes, Jim Carrey, etc!

[@FreshAlchemy]

MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE.

[@jimmyobrien8738]

Evidence?

[@PiccadillyPoohBear]

Can he sue those money boys (old geesers now) for jumping into the bandwagon to destroying someone’s life?

[@MIloszKluski]

I mean, he is rich, I wouldn't call him destroyed. Plus he is risking that his case would fail and that would mean that he is not innocent for 100%, just it's difficult to prove was he guilty or not.

[@erikals]

He can, but Guilty or not, often it is too much emotional stress to go though a court process.

[@MIloszKluski]

@@erikals Stress for rich actor?

[@txtworld]

@@MIloszKluskiHe said emotional stress ... we all feel that, rich or poor

[@MIloszKluski]

@@txtworld Why would he be under emotional stress if he's innocent, huh?

[@tmraby7183]

It was such a mis- justice to Kevin Spacey that he was ever charged in the first place. Will Netflix now admit their mistake and reinstate him and repay what they took from him. They should if there is any justice in this world.

[@tal-lancer]

So, what happens to the people who conspired to ruin another person's life?

[@FreshAlchemy]

Nothing because such people do not exist in this case. His list of victims goes well beyond these 4 individuals. More will come forward. this was a travesty of justice.

[@datflboi7554]

@@C12341people forget about how crazy and coincidental that is. Remember that creepy Christmas commercial he released when the allegations first came out.

[@martinturon4799]

Everyone in every comment of social media now “knew he was innocent” , but everyone on social media was saying the total opposite seven years ago.

[@swhiting100]

I never believed him to be innocent.

[@cynthianolder3557]

I wonder if anyone else from the me too thing will be able to come back. I miss Tavis Smiley

[@oanhienlong7264]

​@@swhiting100belief is not fact just like religion 😂

[@klartext2225]

The main question for me now: WHICH STUDIO will give this great actor his next role? We will see who are the cowards... Always loved him for AMERICAN BEAUTY. Very inspirational. Fine guy.

[@I_WANT_MY_SLAW]

A24

[@klartext2225]

@@I_WANT_MY_SLAW ??? Short for... what? No time to write?

[@PandaMirror-xd5db]

@@klartext2225 its a movie/productions studio name

[@MrMDanny]

@@klartext2225lol easy with the caps buddy. A24 is a well-known studio

[@mariapilarme]

You are very wrong. That’s not how the studios work. He won’t be hired again he is a big liability and studios don’t like that. It’s bad for business.

[@jelly.212]

Strange how his accusers all died

[@abrahamlupis9354]

except Anthony Rapp

[@therebelsaiyan5559]

Hope they ruin the accusers lives for this. Ruined his life and legacy for $. Twisted world.

[@ouranos0101]

So happy that he can return to his life. What a wonderful birthday present. Justice prevails!

[@rupertsmith5815]

3 of his 4 accusers died in a year before they were going to testify

[@Kate-qw9er]

Yes you are absolutely right, justice has been done today....I wish Mr Spacey a very happy birthday 🎈 🎂 too, however I think he will be just too exhausted to have his Birthday tonight....🫂

[@ColinWren119]

Can we get a reboot of season 6 now?

[@dcoughla681]

The right decision. Now back to work, Kevin.

[@meghanelaraby277]

Congrats Kevin!! We're waiting for a comeback really soon!

[@georgerantz2800]

Bravo Kevin! Always knew you were innocent! So sorry you were put through this. Much love!

[@julieshelley7340]

I am shocked he was not found guilty. So many boys came forward with accusations. Smh

[@FreshAlchemy]

I completely agree. He has left a trail of victims behind him. This ruling is an absolute disgrace and a travesty of justice. So many of the comments here make me feel sick, all celebrating the outcome of this and calling him a great actor. My thoughts are with the countless victims who have been completely let down by the justice system. It's shameful and disgusting.

[@steventalik4782]

@@FreshAlchemyhave you ever thought the victims made it up for money???

[@antonsilva2003]

@@steventalik4782 I doubt he thought of this. Lol

[@RonJeremy514]

@@FreshAlchemy Nothing proves that the "victims" were indeed victims. Yet another internet judge not qualified to be a judge irl.

[@southlondon86]

I don’t know what to think. His accusers were proven to be liars but I’ve seen a lot of his costars on interviews talking about how weird he was around attractive men. There’s no smoke without fire but at the same time his lying accusers should also face charges.

[@mamdouhalmaitah116]

This man is a legend. I think he is stronger now than ever. Can’t wait to see his future work!

[@buffythehaterslayer6918]

It won't be the same. People will still see him differently. Like when OJ was acquitted.

[@imaginary-unit]

Legendary best friends with, Ghislaine Maxwell. Too bad no one will see all the accusers' future work after mysteriously, permanently disappearing, before they could testify.

[@justforfunlol2258]

​@@buffythehaterslayer6918oj defo did it

[@buffythehaterslayer6918]

@@justforfunlol2258 You bet.

[@Sickwitit18]

Yeah he is stronger now knowing he can get away with this stuff

[@S2KEVIN]

damage is done already.

[@waltpowell7254]

It just shows you the Cowardly Tendencies of Netflix, they did the same thing with Johnny Depp

[@samsung63]

He’s been through allot, mental stress e.t.c People in his position, need to be compensated. His career was recked.

[@Protestant_Voice]

Accusers should now be given his sentence

[@Followmybliss777]

Just because a court says he innocent doesn’t make it true.

[@flagra7908]

But there’s no proof that he’s otherwise guilty. It’s a pretty high standard to operate under a presumption of guilt AND refuse to believe the accuracy of a jury of peers once they conclude a lack of guilt

[@mac7040]

Let this be an example to all those who think they know Brand is guilty. In any civilised society it is for the courts and not social media to decide

[@Shaun-ch8bs]

Brand kinda did it to himself though either way ,I'm not saying he has/hasn't.

[@SomeoneIsAlwaysMovingOnTheSurf]

Can he sue back for defamation?

[@emiltoutou1]

So now ,what happened now to the people who destroyed his reputation

[@skyskitchen7872]

We want Spacey back in House Of Cards

[@richardkan8499]

Kevin Spacey must make a blistering come back - I'll be queueing

[@sopek1427]

He should counter sue all the accuser

[@Devonellah]

What they have done to Kevin Spacey is entirely wrong!! I'm glad the TRUTH is coming out now and that we can get him back with the Love and Respect he deserves.

[@imaginary-unit]

What about the love and respect for all the accusers who mysteriously, permanently disappeared, before testifying. Is it the same love and respect for his best friend, Ghislaine Maxwell?

[@Kryptix]

you realise the jury found him not guilty, it has to be unanimous as well. Chances are he is innocent, unless you think all 12 of the jury are lying.@@imaginary-unit

[@michaelsanpedro2674]

He's acting innocent, it's some of his best work...

[@robroy6374]

😂

[@chrisdebenedetto860]

He’d be in jail if he had to use the public defender. Innocent or not.

[@michaelsanpedro2674]

@chrisdebenedetto860 that's a fact 💯

[@FlavioMarceloSousa35]

'Innocent until proven guilty', folks.

[@emilfrederiksen.1622]

All the men making the Allegations mysteriously all wound up dead so it makes sense why he was proven innocent.

[@vikinghex]

im an old man so im not up on the way things go nowadays but it seems to me some people tell lies and ruin people's reputations when these lies are proven false they walk away surely this is not right the law should not be used like this

[@Kate-qw9er]

Your a wise old man Sir, I agree with you whole heartedly. 🇦🇺🦘

[@imaginary-unit]

Is it awfully bold to assume they're all lies when all the accusers mysteriously, permanently disappeared, before testifying? They unfortunately all won't grow up to be as old and wise as you. Do you think his best friend, Ghislaine Maxwell, will age as wisely?

[@gabrielpalma4022]

Thank you Me Too and Netflix !

[@TonyG8992]

I hope he returns to great movies, I missed him.

[@monicak.5854]

I feel bad for Kevin. Anyone can say anything about a celebrity. It is always he said she said. So frightening. LQTBQ pushes light blue and pink for liking little boys and girls. Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

[@markifjohnson8144]

Years he’s been trashed. Talked about. Joked about. Give him a job now.

[@stephenHadcroft]

Surely he now has the right to put the CPS and the Police in court for compensation for damage to his reputation

[@Fung-Fung]

I miss Kevin Spacey, bring him back

[@TheJcrist]

Now he can run for the Office.

[@X_an444]

what is the name of the laday behind him?

[@Lozano.Official]

Poor guy, one of the best actors and one of my favorite actor, hope his career gets back on his feet.

[@filipsolis9574]

I'm waiting for your comeback, Kevin! We're rooting for you!

[@Shaun-ch8bs]

Rooting is not a word I would have used under the circumstances lol.

[@Martin_from_SC]

He should have done this speech in Frank Underwood character.

[@dmitrymedvedd]

Is he really innocent?

[@kianhoongtee7717]

oddly similar to the morning team briefing for asset dumping in margin call

[@sockaponch]

Literally 3 witnesses were killed off

[@TheBerylknight]

The first so-called "Witness" was a disturbed and obsessed lunatic who was thrown in jail for making bomb threats against Spacey. And she wasn't even the one that was supposedly "groped". It was a patient of hers... supposedly. The second "witness" is some anonymous "John Doe" who no one even knows who it is. The third "witness" committed suicide and not even the family disputes that he killed himself. So your post is literally b.s.

[@TheSealOfTheRose]

Lol sure

[@creativesource3514]

My friend says he would never hire him dispite this decision. He is very unpopular in Hollywood.

[@imaansharifi7493]

I absolutely love this man. I wish he sees our comments so that he knows he'll never be hated or forgotten.

[@DharmendraRaiMindMap]

Doug Stamper s thrilled !

[@johnm7788]

All of his accusers died within the space of a year. Nothing to see here folks. 🤣

[@timothyclark9586]

I never knew the is and outs of this trial. As far as I was aware he was guilty. Disgusted how the media made talked about him as if he was guilty

[@imaginary-unit]

Isn't this the guy who's best friends with, Ghislaine Maxwell?

[@David-xy2ly]

Been missed on the movie screen and time now to make more,

[@davidcabreonmunoz6258]

I never doubted him. Justice ultimately prevails.

[@TheAsteri1]

Kevin Spacey is one of the most talented people Hollywood has ever known.

[@imaginary-unit]

And word on the street, one of the most evil.

[@markifjohnson8144]

There needs to be a formal apology to this man get this man a job.

[@jonnybloggs6790]

Once a actor always a actor .. more dramas for the sheep 🐑 bahhh baaahhh baaahhh

[@BrayzenBull]

An not a

[@johnnybravo6755]

It's not what's wrong or right it's about what you can prove and oh boi some judge just got paid big time 😂😂

[@UWPstudio]

Give us Hause of cards real ending series!

[@donabbas1762]

Netflix owe us House of Cards 6 with Spacey in the lead role!

[@txtworld]

Congrats Kevin ... you're a living legend. We can't wait for your next cinematic masterpiece

[@caff8602]

Can we please have this absolutely gifted entertainer back on the screen so we can have a little more joy in our lives...

[@Berley_1234]

i wonder what he really did to hollywood?

[@jeeyyung1421]

Me too？

[@horsesabre8693]

Does this mean I get to know how house of cards ends now

[@raphaelaantunes7452]

JUSTICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juniz1871]

E o que acontecerá com as " pessoas" que acabaram com a vida deste homem?

[@bz1751]

As always I stand with my man Kevin Spacey. Can't wait to see this iconic actor back on our screens.

[@HengameYousefi-lu1wd]

When you are different, the world attacks you, Kevin was at the peak of your popularity and power, and many people were definitely jealous and tried to bring him down, but they did not succeed.