Actor Kevin Spacey was this morning granted unconditional bail at a magistrates court hearing in Westminster, London, as the sexual assault case against him was referred to Southwark Crown Court.Deputy Chief Magistrate Tan Ikran said he did not believe Spacey, appearing under his full name Kevin Spacey Fowler, posed a flight risk and was therefore free to move freely in the run up to his trial.Natalie Dawson, prosecuting the case for the Crown, had requested Spacey should surrender his travel documents and passport to ensure that the US citizen does not leave the UK.Addressing Spacey, Deputy Chief Magistrate Ikran said: “You have co-operated, I’m told, and this has not been at all challenged by the Crown [Prosecution Service], with the authorities in New York and you have voluntarily attended these proceedings today.
Indeed, I withdrew the warrant that was issued for your arrest because it was unnecessary. I’ve not been persuaded, bearing in mind, all that I have heard about you that you will fail to surrender, which is the real concern.”The double-Oscar winner’s case has been referred to Southwark Crown Court at 9.30am on July 14.Spacey arrived at Westminster Magistrates Court with an entourage of legal advisers wearing a light blue suit, emerging from a Mercedes limousine before being swarmed by legions of photographers, TV news cameramen and reporters.
He is being represented by Patrick Gibbs QC, who has represented many high profile clients in the UK.On Monday, Spacey was formally charged with four counts of sexual assault and “causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent,” by the Metropolitan Police following a review of evidence by the Crown Prosecution Service.The alleged historical
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