Kevin Spacey reaches settlement with three men over civil assault claims

Three men who accused Kevin Spacey of sexual assault have settled their civil cases ahead of a planned trial in London, according to court documents. The claims, which related to alleged incidents between 2000 and 2013, were due to be heard at the High Court later this year. However, proceedings have now been halted after both sides agreed to confidential settlement terms.

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Judge Christina Lambert ordered a pause to the legal action last week, stating that the parties had reached an agreement. The order formally suspends any further proceedings in the case.

Court confirms agreement

Details of the settlement have not been made public, and the court did not issue any ruling on legal costs.

The agreement, dated 13 March, was released publicly on Wednesday. Representatives for Spacey have been contacted for comment.

Background to the allegations

The three claimants alleged that Spacey had sexually assaulted them over a period spanning more than a decade. The actor has consistently denied all allegations.

Two of the individuals involved in the civil claims had previously given evidence during a criminal trial in London in 2023, in which Spacey faced multiple charges relating to alleged sexual offences.

He was acquitted of all nine charges in that case.

Previous legal battles

The settlement marks the latest development in a series of legal challenges involving the actor in recent years.

In 2022, Spacey successfully defended himself against a civil lawsuit in New York brought by actor Anthony Rapp, who had accused him of misconduct. A jury ruled in Spacey’s favour in that case.

The actor, now 66, had been one of Hollywood’s most prominent figures before the allegations emerged, leading to a significant decline in his career.

Career and legacy

Before the controversy, Spacey was widely recognised for his work in film and television. He won Academy Awards for his roles in The Usual Suspects and American Beauty, and starred in productions such as “Glengarry Glen Ross” and the television series “House of Cards”.

He also served as artistic director of London’s Old Vic Theatre from 2004 to 2015.

The settlement brings an end to the civil proceedings in London, though it does not involve any admission of liability.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 20 March 2026

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