Court case How the Kevin Spacey trials unfolded The Crown Prosecution Service authorised charges in May 2022 of sexual offences against three men in London and Gloucestershire between 2005 and 2013, and in November 2022 further charges relating to a fourth man between 2001 and 2004. In New York, actor Anthony Rapp brought a civil claim for battery relating to 1986.
26 May 2022 to today · 5 dated events · 9 sources
Where it stands now · as of 30 October 2026
As of 30 October 2026 no court has found Spacey guilty or liable in these proceedings, and no case in this file is pending.
All events Turning points
Filing Ruling Settlement Play timeline 2022
26 May 2022
Filing
CPS authorises five charges relating to three complainants Charging decision announcement. Authorised four counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent, relating to three complainants. The CPS stated that criminal proceedings were active and that he had the right to a fair trial.
20 Oct 2022
Turning point
Ruling
New York civil jury finds Spacey not liable on Rapp's claim Jury verdict, Rapp v. Fowler. The jury found Spacey not liable on Rapp's claim, which sought $40 million in damages.
16 Nov 2022
Filing
CPS announces seven further charges relating to a fourth complainant Announcement of additional charges. Authorised seven further charges relating to one complainant and the period 2001 to 2004.
2023
26 Jul 2023
Turning point
Ruling
Jury returns not guilty verdicts on all nine counts Jury verdicts, R v Spacey Fowler. Not guilty on all nine counts before the jury, concerning four complainants.
· · · 32 months later
2026
13 Mar 2026
Settlement
High Court order stays three civil claims after settlement on confidential terms Order staying civil claims by three men following settlement. Stayed the proceedings on the terms set out in the order and a confidential schedule after the parties agreed settlement terms. The court made no order on costs. The reported order contains no finding on the claims.
Key facts Parties Kevin Spacey Fowler Jurisdiction United Kingdom, United States Legal status Acquitted Allegation made by Crown Prosecution Service, and Anthony Rapp (civil plaintiff)
Legal status Found not guilty by jury on all nine criminal counts in England on 26 July 2023. Found not liable by a civil jury in New York on 20 October 2022. The London civil claims were stayed in March 2026 on confidential settlement terms, with no court finding on the claims and no admission of liability reported.
The subject's position Spacey denied the charges and the civil claims. Before the UK trial he said he was entitled to a fair trial and innocent until proven otherwise, and that he would appear voluntarily. After the verdict he said he was humbled by the outcome and thanked the jury.
Who is involved Kevin Spacey Fowler Actor and former artistic director of the Old Vic theatre in London.
Terms explained A criminal acquittal means the prosecution did not prove guilt to the criminal standard.
A civil verdict for the defendant means the plaintiff did not prove the claim on the balance of probabilities. It is a separate proceeding.
A settlement ends a civil claim without a court finding and is not an admission unless its terms say so.
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Sources 9 records, ranked by type 1 Government document 26 May 2022
CPS authorises sexual assault charges against Kevin Spacey
Crown Prosecution Service · cps.gov.uk
2 News report 26 Jul 2023
Kevin Spacey acquitted of all sexual offence charges in London trial (Reuters)
The Irish Times · irishtimes.com
3 News report 26 Jul 2023
Actor Kevin Spacey found not guilty on sexual assault charges in London
ABC7 New York · abc7ny.com
4 News report 26 Jul 2023
Spacey verdict in UK trial
CBC News · amp.cbc.ca
5 News report 20 Oct 2022
Jury finds Kevin Spacey did not molest actor Anthony Rapp in 1986 (Associated Press)
FOX 5 New York · fox5ny.com
6 News report 26 Jul 2023
Actor Kevin Spacey is cleared of nine sex offenses in a London court
NPR · npr.org
7 News report 18 Mar 2026
Kevin Spacey settles out of court with 3 men over alleged sexual assaults (Associated Press)
WTOP · wtop.com
8 News report 16 Nov 2022
Kevin Spacey charged with seven additional sexual offences
ITV News · itv.com
9 Government document 16 Nov 2022
CPS authorises additional charges against Kevin Spacey
Crown Prosecution Service · cps.gov.uk
Last updated 30 October 2026. Spotted an error? See corrections . Every event links to the record it comes from. Allegations are attributed to whoever made them.