Yahoo News Kevin Spacey won't be charged in LA sex crime case
Update: Former House of Cards star Kevin Spacey will not be charged in LA over sexual assault allegations.
The LAPD turned over accusations about a 1992 incident to the Los Angeles County District Attorney office last month, but a spokesperson for the DA's office now says charges will not be filed (via The Hollywood Reporter).
These specific allegations fall outside California's statute of limitations and thus could not be prosecuted under state law.
Kevin Spacey still faces other open investigations in the US and the UK.
Original: The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is reviewing a second sexual assault case relating to actor Kevin Spacey, according to reports.
Four months after a first case was presented to the office, a second, separate case is now being reviewed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff, CNN is reporting.
Details of the allegations are not yet known, but a spokesperson for the District Attorney in the region confirmed that a new case had been presented on Tuesday (August 21).
Digital Spy has reached out to Spacey's representatives for comment.
Spacey, who is also being investigated by UK police, has been accused of multiple instances of sexual misconduct after actor Anthony Rapp first alleged last year that Spacey made a sexual advance on him in the '80s.
When the allegations came to light in November, Spacey claimed that he did "not remember" the encounter with a then-14-year-old Rapp but offered the actor a "sincerest apology".
- Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) October 30, 2017
Spacey's spokesperson has since said that the American Beauty and former House of Cards star is seeking "evaluation and treatment" away from the spotlight.
In spite of the claims against Spacey – and in contrast to the actions of Sir Ridley Scott and Netflix – the actor's latest film Billionaire Boys Club opened in cinemas earlier this month.
The crime drama, which had already premiered on VOD in the States, was released in just 10 cinemas across the US, leading the film to take just $126 on its opening day.
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct. If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
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