Kevin Spacey appears to blame ‘MeToo’ movement for apologising to accuser

Kevin Spacey appeared to blame the ‘MeToo’ movement for his decision to apologise to his accuser as he tearfully told a court that he now regrets his “entire statement”.

The Oscar-winning star, 63, is being sued by Anthony Rapp, 50, who has accused Mr Spacey of assault, battery and intentionally inflicting emotional distress.

Mr Spacey became visibly upset in a New York City courtroom as he denied the accusations, saying that when Mr Rapp made the claims in 2017 the ‘MeToo’ movement was gaining momentum.

“The industry was very nervous. There was a lot of fear in the air about who was going to be next,” he said.

“I was shocked. I was frightened and I was confused… I knew I had never been alone with Anthony Rapp.”

Mr Spacey described being pressured into making a statement.

His managers said it was the best way to contain “a crisis that was going to get worse” and to avoid being accused of “victim shaming,” he said.

Now, he added, “I regret my entire statement.”

“I’ve learned a lesson, which is never apologize for something you didn’t do,” he said.

Mr Spacey also told jurors that he never had “any sexual interest in Anthony Rapp or any child”.

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