Kevin Spacey will face a New York jury on Thursday for allegations that he sexually assaulted Anthony Rapp some 25 years ago, when the 'Star Trek: Discovery' actor was just 14 years old. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming civil trial
against him for several alleged sexual assaults across England. The case and lawsuit have the potential to change the narrative around naming accusers and “the broader cultural implications on society’s refusal to accept sex assault and the grooming of children as a normal part of life,” Winter Wheeler, a mediator and arbitrator who previously practiced as a litigator, told Vulture. Here, what you need to know about Spacey’s upcoming civil trial.Rapp and C.D.
The judge overseeing Rapp’s suit threw out C.D.’s legal claims on June 17, 2021, because he refused to openly use his real name during court proceedings. C.D.about his alleged encounters with Spacey. While Spacey’s attorneys did learn C.D.’s identity, they contended that he shouldn’t be allowed to sue anonymously and specifically mentioned the interview with Vulture during a February 2, 2021, proceeding. “He disclosed his name, obviously, to the magazine,” they said.