The verdict came after jurors considered whether to believe Rapp’s claims that he was psychologically damaged after Spacey made a sexual advance on him in 1986.
NEW YORK — A jury concluded Tuesday that Kevin Spacey didn’t molest fellow actor Anthony Rapp in the 1980s, bringing to a conclusion a trial that was an outgrowth of the #MeToo movement. The verdict in the Manhattan federal court civil trial came after jurors considered whether to believe Rapp’s claims that he was psychologically damaged after Spacey made a sexual advance on him in 1986.
Both were relatively unknown actors in Broadway plays.Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio The 2017 claims by Rapp and others brought an abrupt halt to two-time Academy Award winner Spacey’s career.National News Jury: Kevin Spacey didn't molest actor Anthony Rapp in 1986 Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio The latest in sexual misconduct allegations: Lauer, Keillor fired for inappropriate behavior What started as Harvey Weinstein being accused of sexual assault, harassment and rape has turned into a widespread calling out of some of Hollywood's most elite members. From Weinstein to Matt Lauer and several others, here's a look at the latest headlines in the sexual misconduct scandal rocking Hollywood, the media and beyond. NBC fires Matt Lauer over 'inappropriate sexual behavior' NBC News fired"Today" show host Matt Lauer for what it said Wednesday was"inappropriate sexual behavior" with a colleague, making him perhaps the most familiar figure in America brought down so far by the misconduct accusations that have swept through Hollywood and the media over the past two months. Garrison Keillor fired, says he put hand on woman's back Keillor told The Associated Press of his firing in an email. In a follow-up statement, he said he was fired over"a story that I think is more interesting and more complicated than the version MPR heard." Tambor doesn't see how he can return to 'Transparent' In an ambiguous statement Sunday that heavily implies, though doesn't confirm, an imminent departure from the Emmy-winning series, Tambor referenced what he calls a"politicized atmosphere" that has afflicted the set. He said that this is"no longer the job I signed up for four years ago." Franken ashamed amid groping claims, will return to work Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said he feels"embarrassed and ashamed" amid allegations that he groped several women, but said he looks forward to returning to work on Monday and gradually regaining voters' trust. Trump campaign created own rules on sexual harassment As one prominent figure after another takes a dive, the question remains: Why not Trump? Olympic gymnastics ex-doctor pleads guilty to sex charges Larry Nassar, 54, admitted to digitally penetrating seven girls, mostly under the guise of treatment at his Lansing-area home and a campus clinic, between 1998 and 2015. New allegations against Rose emerge from women at CBS News "CBS This Morning" said three women at CBS have reported misconduct by Rose. The network said one didn't want details of her accusations made public, and all three requested anonymity. Rose has apologized for his actions. ‘Weinstein Effect’ goes global as powerful men confronted The sexual harassment and assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein that rocked Hollywood and sparked a flurry of allegations in other Amer… Experts: Bush groping allegations would be hard to prosecute Allegations that former President George H.W. Bush inappropriately touched six women involve potential crimes punishable by fines or jail time, if they had been prosecuted. George Takei, Richard Dreyfuss respond in harassment scandal NEW YORK — George Takei took to Twitter on Saturday to deny groping a male model and Richard Dreyfuss said he never exposed himself to a … Roy Moore says allegations are intended to derail Senate bid VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — A defiant Roy Moore on Saturday insisted the allegations of sexual misconduct decades ago were false and voters in… Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman: I was abused by doctor Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman says she is among the young women sexually abused by a former USA Gymnastics team doctor. Report: 5 women accuse Louis C.K. of sexual misconduct NEW YORK — Comedian Louis C.K. has been accused of sexual misconduct toward several women, including masturbating in front of them to the… Terry Crews seeks charges after alleged groping Actor Terry Crews has filed a police report after saying he was sexually assaulted by a high-level Hollywood executive. Actor Ed Westwick under investigation for sex assault report In a Facebook post on Monday, actress Kristina Cohen said that Westwick sexually assaulted her three years ago. Westwick said in a social media post Tuesday that he doesn't know Cohen. Son of Richard Dreyfuss says Kevin Spacey groped him in 2008 NEW YORK — Harry Dreyfuss, the son of actor Richard Dreyfuss says Kevin Spacey groped him in 2008, adding another allegation to the mount… NYPD says it is building rape case against Harvey Weinstein New York City police said Friday, Nov. 3, that an actress' rape allegations against Harvey Weinstein are credible, and if the movie mogul were in the state and the accusation more recent, they would move to arrest him immediately. UK police investigating sex assault linked to Spacey Police Friday did not identify Spacey by name but said the department's child abuse and sexual offenses unit is investigating the reported assault after it was referred to police two days ago. Hoffman apologizes for alleged harassment incident in 1985 NEW YORK — Dustin Hoffman is apologizing for the alleged sexual harassment of a 17-year-old intern in 1985, saying"it is not reflective … Studio cuts ties to director Ratner after harassment report NEW YORK — Hollywood's widening sexual harassment crisis has ensnared a prominent film director after six women — including actress Olivi… New allegations leveled against actors Spacey, Piven Hollywood's widening sexual harassment crisis brought forth a second actor's allegation against Kevin Spacey, halted production on his Netflix series"House of Cards" and prompted CBS to check into an actress' claim she was groped by Jeremy Piven. 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