Anthony Rapp, an actor from New York, had accused Kevin Spacey of making unprovoked sexual advances against him as a 14-year-old. Spacey’s response at the time was to claim that he had no recollection of the encounter, but he still apologized for anything he might have done in what he said would have been “inappropriate drunken behavior.”Spacey, who is currently being sued by Rapp in court, is now apologizing for the statement. He calls it a regret and says he was forced to publish it.
Anthony Rapp has filed a lawsuit against Kevin Spacey for sexual misconduct. The incident allegedly took places when Rapp, then 14, and Spacey, 26, was at the time. Rapp claims that after a party at Spacey’s apartment the American BeautyHe was pushed onto the bed by actor before getting on top. Spacey took the stand following Rapp’s testimony. He stated (via VarietySpacey now regrets issuing an apologies, as he says he didn’t do any wrong and was pushed by his publicist to make the apology. Spacey claimed…
I was being encouraged to apologize and I’ve learned a lesson, which is never apologize for something that you didn’t do. I regret my entire statement. It’s my responsibility. I made it public. It was totally wrong. It was really bad and I’m deeply sorry. It is something I must admit.
The Usual Suspects Oscar winner says that at the time of Rapp’s published account he was told that if he pushed back he would be seen as blaming the victim, and that he wanted to try and prevent the “crisis”Spacey did not want it to get worse. Spacey was forced to apologize, despite insisting that it had never occurred.
Spacey admitted to having known Anthony Rapp, and that he spent time with him during the period Rapp claimed the misconduct occurred. However, he denies any wrongdoing. John Barrowman, an actor, was called up to testify in Spacey’s place. Spacey allegedly met Barrowman at the club he attended with Rapp and the L.A. ConfidentialThe actor said he was much more interested in the near future Doctor Who star, saying…
Mr. Barrowman impressed me greatly. He was extremely handsome and charming. Anthony Rapp appeared like a young child. John Barrowman looked like a man.
Kevin Spacey’s career has been at a standstill since the allegations from Rapp were made. He was fired from Ridley Scott movies he had made, and replaced by Christopher Plummer. He was also fired by Netflix. House of CardsSpacey was not able to complete the final season of the series. Spacey tried to make a comeback in his career despite the fact that he was involved in several lawsuits. Sexual assault allegations in the U.K..