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Michael Holden

Actor Kevin Spacey 'strenuously' denies UK sex charges, lawyer says

Actor Kevin Spacey leaves from Westminster Magistrates Court after being charged over allegations of sex offences, in London, Britain, June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

Kevin Spacey "strenuously" denies allegations of sex offences, his lawyer said on Thursday as the Oscar-winning actor made his first appearance at a British court to face charges dating back almost 20 years.

Spacey is accused of five offences in Britain - four counts of sexual assault by touching, and a more serious charge of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. Prosecutors say Spacey forced a man to have oral sex.

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