Elton John Testifies for Defense in Kevin Spacey's Sexual Assault Trial

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey had tears in his eyes as a jury cleared him of nine sex offences.The Hollywood star, 64, had been on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of sexually assaulting four men in the period between 2001 and 2013. After 12 hours and 26 minutes, the jury panel acquitted Spacey of seven counts of sexual assault, one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.

The verdict is in for Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault case.

Kevin Spacey has been cleared of nine sex offences following a trial. The Oscar-winning actor had tears in his eyes as a jury at Southwark Crown Court found him not guilty of sexually assaulting four men between 2001 and 2013.

Kevin Spacey was acquitted of the sexual assault charges against him on his 64th birthday on Wednesday.

Kevin Spacey was cleared of all sexual assault charges on Wednesday, July 26, following his four-week trial in the U.K.

Kevin Spacey has been cleared of sexual assault charges in a London trial.The actor was acquitted of all nine charges at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday (July 26), including seven counts of sexual assault, one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity.As reported by Reuters, Spacey began to cry when the verdict was returned by the jury, before he thanked court staff.During the four-week trial, Spacey was accused of sexual offences against four men, alleged to have taken place between 2001 and 2013. He was accused of performing a sex act on a former aspiring actor while he slept, and of several other assaults – including grabbing a driver’s crotch during a car ride to a celebrity party outside London.Ahead of the trial, Spacey denied all the charges and described the prosecution’s case against him as “weak”.In court, the actor said he had been “open” about times he had been “promiscuous”, saying: “It doesn’t make me a bad person.”During his closing speech, Spacey’s defence barrister, Patrick Gibbs KC, accused three of the four men of lying “for reasons which, ultimately, will only ever be known to themselves”, while suggesting the fourth was intoxicated.“It’s not a crime to like sex, even if you’re famous and it’s not a crime to have sex, even if you’re famous, and it’s not a crime to have casual sex,” Gibbs told jurors.

Kevin Spacey was found not guilty Wednesday of all the sexual assault charges he was facing in a U.K. trial.

Kevin Spacey broke down in tears after a jury found him not guilty of committing sex offenses against four men.The two-time Oscar winner, 64, was acquitted of nine charges — including sexual assault, causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, and causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity — by a London court on Wednesday.He faced the possibility of life in prison if found guilty of the crimes. The charges pertained to sex offense allegations that plaintiffs claimed took place between 2004 and 2013, while the star of acclaimed films such as “The Usual Suspects” and “Seven” served as artistic director at London’s historic Old Vic theater.The jury, composed of six men and three women, deliberated for three days after hearing mountains of evidence over the course of the five-week trial.

Kevin Spacey has not been found guilty.

K.J. Yossman Kevin Spacey broke down in tears on Wednesday as a U.K. jury found him not guilty of nine charges of sexual assault, indecent assault and – the most serious charge – causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity.

K.J. Yossman Over the five weeks I’ve spent reporting on Kevin Spacey’s trial for sexual assault, I’ve been struck more than once by how much the experience could be mistaken for an immersive theater show.

Tony Bennett‘s son and manager D’Andrea “Danny” Bennett has paid tribute to his “inspirational” late father.The legendary crooner died in New York City last Friday (July 21). He was 96 years old.

One of the highest-profile entertainment biz legal cases ever has been playing out in a London courtroom over the past month, and Deadline has been following every step of the way.

K.J. Yossman Kevin Spacey’s fate now lies with 12 members of the British public. Five weeks after the “House of Cards” actor’s trial for sexual assault first began at Southwark Crown Court in London, the jury has retired to consider the verdict. On Monday morning Judge Wall, who has been presiding over the case, walked jurors through all the evidence they had heard over the last month to help refresh their memories. Since the trial first began on June 28, the jury has heard from four men who have each accused Spacey of sexual or indecent assault between 2004 and 2013, as well as from their friends and family. They also heard from witnesses for the defense, including Spacey himself as well as Elton John and David Furnish, who testified as to Spacey’s presence at their annual White Tie and Tiara ball, plus numerous character witnesses, including Spacey’s niece.

The jury in the sex offences trial of Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey has been sent out to begin its deliberations.

So many stars are paying tribute to Tony Bennett after his death.

Tony Bennett died at age 96.Bennett's publicist, Sylvia Weiner, confirmed the news of his death in a statement to ET. The legendary singer died in his hometown of New York City, just two weeks shy of his 97th birthday. While no specific cause of death has been announced, Bennett had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016, sharing the news with the public in 2021.In a post shared on Bennett's official Instagram account, a heartwarming detail about his final days at home was revealed. «Tony left us today but he was still singing the other day at his piano and his last song was, 'Because of You,' his first #1 hit,» the caption reads, alongside a beautiful black-and-white image of the singer in his younger years.

As the world mourns the loss of legendary singer Tony Bennett, who died Friday at age 96, the Alzheimer’s Association is paying tribute.

Hollywood is mourning the loss of Tony Bennett. The singer who successfully led a decades-long career and captivated audiences with "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," died Friday.The star was 96, just two weeks short of his birthday. Publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed Bennett’s death to The Associated Press, saying he passed away in his hometown of New York.

Tony Bennett died on Friday at age 96, and the entertainment world is in mourning.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Elton John, David Letterman and more stars paid tribute to Tony Bennett after his death on Friday morning, with John saying “he’s irreplaceable.” Bennett, whose professional career spanned eight decades and who achieved a No. 1 album at age 85, died Friday morning in New York City. He was 96. John, who performed “Rags to Riches” with Bennett, shared his tribute via Instagram. He wrote, “So sad to hear of Tony’s passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see. He’s irreplaceable. I loved and adored him. Condolences to Susan, Danny and the family.”

Tony Bennett was remembered Friday by the worlds of music and entertainment after his death was announced at age 96.

Kevin Spacey was “tried by social media” and “cancelled” after he was accused of sexual assaults, Southwark Crown Court heard today as the Oscar-winner’s defense rested its case.

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The prosecution in Kevin Spacey's criminal sexual assault trial claimed the actor got away with his behavior because of his celebrity status in closing arguments Wednesday. Spacey seized brief moments for an "opportunity grab" and was able to get away with the assaults for years, because he was a celebrity who took advantage of his power, prosecutor Christine Agnew said. Spacey is on trial after pleading not guilty to charges of sexual assault, indecent assault and causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Memorable songs have been synonymous with the Disney brand for decades, captivating audiences and earning immense respect from critics, and especially Oscar voters. Approaching its centennial, the House of Mickey has garnered 40 noms for original song and walked away with the statuette 16 times, the most for any movie studio in history. These winning moments have brought music icons like Elton John and Phil Collins to the stage, in addition to history-making representation for duos like Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (twice).

K.J. Yossman Kevin Spacey’s trial for sexual assault in London, U.K.

Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish have given evidence as defence witnesses at the sexual assault trial of actor Kevin Spacey.The Hollywood actor – famed for his roles in American Beauty, Baby Driver, House Of Cards and more – is on trial accused of 12 sexual offences against four men between 2001 and 2013 including sexual assault and indecent assault. The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to all accusations.Now, while on trial following the allegations, music icon Elton John has been called as a defence witness and given evidence to the court.Sir Elton and his partner were called to share their recollections about Spacey’s attendance at a 2001 party hosted by the musician and Furnish at the latter’s home in Windsor.

Associated Press reported. One of the four men accusing Spacey of aggressive sexual advances said the actor grabbed his crotch on the drive to the event in Windsor in 2004 or 2005.Spacey, who took the stand last week to testify on his own behalf, also told the court that he had only attended the ball in 2001.

Naman Ramachandran Music tourism spending in the U.K. in 2022 was £6.6 billion ($8.6 billion), a report from industry body U.K. Music has revealed. In 2022 – the first full year of post-pandemic festivals, gigs and concerts in the U.K. – music tourists were lured by the return of major events such as Glastonbury, where headliners included Paul McCartney, and U.K. tours by top British artists, including Dua Lipa, Stormzy, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran and Elton John, the report said. The key findings of U.K. Music’s 2022 “Here, There and Everywhere” report include: total number of music tourists attending live music events across the U.K. in 2022 was 14.4 million; total number of international music tourists in 2022 was 1.1 million; total number of domestic music tourists in 2022 was 13.3 million; and total employment sustained by music tourism in 2022 was 56,000.

Queen guitarist Brian May has said that their former bassist John Deacon is still “very much part of” the band.Deacon joined Queen in 1971 and contributed to all of the band’s albums. The bassist departed the music industry in 1997 after recording the Queen single ‘No-One but You (Only the Good Die Young)’.

Kevin Spacey ‘s lawyers enlisted the help of an A-list star Monday in his sexual assault trial, calling Elton John and his husband to cast doubt on one of the Oscar winner’s accusers at the end of the defense case.

Elton John appeared remotely Monday during Kevin Spacey's criminal sexual assault trial. John testified remotely in Spacey's defense, confirming the "American Beauty" star only attended one of the musician's annual gala parties in 2001. One of Spacey's alleged victims claimed the actor assaulted him while the two were driving to John's White Tie & Tiara Ball in 2004 or 2005.

Kevin Spacey was “like another son” to late Glengarry Glen Ross co-star Jack Lemmon, a court heard today at the American Beauty actor’s UK sex offenses trial.

Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, just testified in Kevin Spacey‘s ongoing trial in London.

K.J. Yossman Elton John and David Furnish have taken the stand as part of Kevin Spacey’s defence in the actor’s trial for sexual assault in the U.K.