Kevin Spacey, an American actor, faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct starting in late 2017 as part of the larger #MeToo movement. The allegations against Spacey emerged in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against several prominent figures in the entertainment industry.The first public accusation against Spacey came from actor Anthony Rapp, who alleged that Spacey had made unwanted sexual advances towards him when Rapp was a minor in 1986.

Following Rapp's accusation, numerous other individuals, both in the United States and the United Kingdom, came forward with similar allegations against Spacey.The allegations against Spacey varied in nature but generally involved claims of sexual harassment, assault, or misconduct. Several individuals accused him of inappropriate behavior, ranging from making unwanted advances and inappropriate touching to creating hostile work environments.

Many of the incidents were said to have taken place over several decades, with some involving underage individuals at the time.The allegations had a significant impact on Spacey's career. In response to the accusations, he faced severe professional consequences. Spacey was fired from the television series "House of Cards," and his scenes in the film "All the Money in the World" were reshot with another actor. He also faced repercussions in the theater industry, where he had been a prominent figure.

After beating the allegations leveled against him by Rapp, Spacey is now facing criminal charges in the UK and his trial is underway. In this episode, we check in on that trial and see where things stand.

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