Elton John, Defends Kevin Spacey , at London Sexual Assault Trial .
Elton John, Defends Kevin Spacey , at London Sexual Assault Trial .
Associated Press reports that Elton John and his husband were enlisted by Kevin Spacey's legal team to appear in court and defend the actor.
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Associated Press reports that Elton John and his husband were enlisted by Kevin Spacey's legal team to appear in court and defend the actor.
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On July 17, John appeared in London court along with his husband to testify that Spacey was not in attendance at an annual gala ball at the couple's Windsor home.
Spacey's accuser claims that the Oscar winning actor attacked him in a car.
Spacey has pleaded not guilty to a dozen charges that include counts of both sexual and indecent assault.
One of Spacey's accusers said that the incident occurred while he was driving the actor to the White Tie & Tiara Ball in 2004 or 2005.
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One of Spacey's accusers said that the incident occurred while he was driving the actor to the White Tie & Tiara Ball in 2004 or 2005.
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AP reports that Spacey testified that he never sexually assaulted three of his four accusers.
Spacey reportedly accepted the claims of a fourth man, calling it a "clumsy pass" amid a night of heavy drinking.
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Spacey's legal team rested their case after reading aloud 10 character witnesses who praised both the actor's body of work and his philanthropy.
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Later this week, closing arguments are expected to be heard.
Elton John's appearance Spacey's trial comes just over a week after he concluded his 50-year touring career with a final performance in Stockholm.
Elton John's appearance Spacey's trial comes just over a week after he concluded his 50-year touring career with a final performance in Stockholm
