Scotland Yard Questioned Kevin Spacey Over Sexual Assault

Kevin Spacey was questioned by the U.Okay.’s Scotland Yard in May over sexual assault accusations the actor faces within the U.Okay., the Independent reported on Saturday. The interview happened within the United States.

He was not arrested, nor was Spacey particularly named in a press release. London’s Metropolitan Police officers have constantly recognized Spacey by identify in its investigation.

“In May 2019, a man was voluntarily interviewed under caution in America, by officers from the Met’s Complex Case Team,” the Metropolitan Police stated. “He was not arrested. Inquiries are ongoing.”

“Under caution” right here means the particular person was learn his or her rights.

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Spacey’s legal professional didn’t instantly reply to TheWrap’s request for remark; the actor has constantly denied prison wrongdoing. A voicemail left with the Metropolitan Police Department has not instantly been returned.

The former “House of Cards” star was creative director of London’s Old Vic theater from 2004-2015. On Oct. 31, 2017, the theater introduced it was opening a confidential e mail tip line for workers and associates of the Old Vic to file any complaints about Spacey’s conduct whereas operating the theater, promising that “any experience shared will be treated in the utmost confidence and with sensitivity.”

By Nov. 16, the Old Vic had discovered 20 circumstances of “inappropriate behavior” by Spacey. Read extra in regards to the theater’s findings right here.

Variety was the primary to report Spacey’s questioning by Scotland Yard.