One of Kevin Spacey's four accusers reaffirmed his allegations of "horrific" verbal abuse and groping by the disgraced actor, despite the defense's claim that parts of his testimony were "completely untrue."
The man, who remains unidentified due to British law, testified in a London courtroom on Wednesday, recounting his experience with Spacey during the early 2000s when the actor served as the artistic director of London's Old Vic Theatre.
According to the accuser, Spacey subjected him to a barrage of sexual and racial verbal abuse before forcefully grabbing his crotch backstage.
Describing the incident, the alleged victim stated, "It wasn't like a caress. It was like a cobra coming out and getting hold. Not like a seduction. It was angry."
During cross-examination on Thursday, Spacey's lawyer, Patrick Gibbs, challenged the credibility of the man's account, asserting that many aspects of his story were "completely untrue."
In response, the accuser maintained his position, stating, "With the greatest respect, you weren't there, and I was. It was horrific. And I have never had anyone speak to me in that way, ever."
The man also refuted Gibbs' suggestion that he sought to "monetize" his knowledge of Spacey, emphasizing that he felt "degraded" and "worthless" as a result of the incident.
When asked why he did not immediately come forward, the accuser explained that Spacey was regarded as the "shining light of the West End" and expressed concerns that speaking out would make him the "problem."
The man disclosed that he confided in one friend about the incident a week after it occurred but did not disclose it to anyone else until he spoke with the police five years ago.
He admitted that sharing his experience provided some relief but acknowledged his internal conflict about coming forward, stating, "It was such a horrible thing.
I stored it away in a box in my mind and tried not to think about it."
Kevin Spacey, 63, has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault, indecent assault, and causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
Two other accusers have also accused Spacey of grabbing their crotches, and the fourth accuser is expected to testify next week.
During the opening statements on June 30, prosecutors labeled Spacey a "sexual bully," alleging that he had a pattern of disregarding personal boundaries and making others feel powerless and uncomfortable.
Defense attorney Patrick Gibbs denied all allegations of nonconsensual activity and urged the jurors to carefully consider the evidence presented.
Spacey first faced allegations of sexual misconduct in 2017 when actor Anthony Rapp accused him of assaulting him at a party in the 1980s. Spacey was found not liable in Rapp's subsequent civil case.
The trial continues, with further testimony expected from the remaining accusers.
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