Kevin Spacey settles sexual assault claims with three accusers
Civil trials between Mr Spacey and the three men were due to begin in October
Three men who alleged that Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted them have agreed to “terms of settlement” with the actor in their High Court claims against him.
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Ruari Cannon, who has waived his right to anonymity, along with two others who have not, claimed Mr Spacey abused them at times between 2000 and 2015 after meeting the Hollywood star through his position as artistic director at the Old Vic theatre.
Mr Spacey has denied the allegations.
Civil trials between Mr Spacey and the three men were due to begin in October, but on March 13 2026, Mrs Justice Lambert ordered the proceedings to be paused.
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The order said: “Upon the parties having agreed to the terms of settlement as set out in the confidential schedule.”
It continued: “By consent, it is ordered that all further proceedings against the defendant in these actions be stayed upon the terms set out in this order and in the confidential schedule.”
The judge made no order as to costs. The terms of the order are confidential and no details have been made available.
Mr Cannon was also bringing legal action against the Old Vic, but earlier this month, he settled the claim.
Cannon claimed that while working as the theatre’s artistic director, Mr Spacey assaulted him in 2013 at an event related to the production of Tennessee Williams’s play Sweet Bird Of Youth.
In 2023, Mr Spacey was acquitted of nine sex offences relating to four men.
Press Association has approached Mr Spacey’s representatives for comment.