Kevin Spacey: New York jury finds House of Cards actor did not sexually abuse Anthony Rapp

Kevin Spacey has been cleared of sexually assaulting fellow actor Anthony Rapp at a party in 1986 after a jury dismissed a US civil lawsuit. Mr Rapp, now 50, had sought $40m (£36m) in damages after alleging the House of Cards star, now 63, had preyed upon him when he was aged 14 and 26. After a three week trial, a New York jury concluded on 20 October that Mr Spacey did not molest Mr Rapp. Mr Spacey was “deeply thankful” to the jury, his lawyer Jennifer Keller said. For more visit Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog:    / theindependent   Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newslet... Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter:   / independent   Follow The Independent on Instagram:   / the.independent   Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscri... Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB