Ruari Cannon, an actor who alleged that he was sexually assaulted by Kevin Spacey during his tenure as artistic director of London’s Old Vic theatre, has reached a settlement with the venue. The terms of the agreement are confidential and were reached without any admission of liability from either party.
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Ruari Cannon, an actor who alleged sexual assault by Kevin Spacey during his tenure as artistic director of London’s Old Vic theatre, has reached a settlement with the venue. The terms are confidential and were agreed without any admission of liability. Cannon continues to pursue legal action against Spacey in the High Court alongside two other claimants, seeking damages for alleged assaults between 2000 and 2013.
- Ruari Cannon settles out-of-court with Old Vic theatre over Kevin Spacey allegations
- Settlement terms are confidential; no admission of liability by either party
- Cannon continues lawsuit against Spacey alongside two other claimants in High Court
- Lawyers seek to include evidence from seven additional witnesses at the trial
- Judge will decide whether the extra testimonies can be admitted at a later date
The settlement comes amid ongoing legal proceedings in which Cannon is suing Spacey alongside two other claimants in the High Court. These lawsuits allege that Spacey sexually assaulted them between 2000 and 2013. Two of these men were also complainants in Spacey’s criminal trial last year, where he was acquitted of all charges.
Lawyers representing the three claimants have asked the court to allow evidence from seven additional witnesses at their upcoming civil trials. These witnesses allege similar abusive behavior by Spacey dating back to the 1970s and spanning several decades.
The Old Vic theatre issued a statement confirming the settlement, emphasizing that it was agreed upon to avoid further costs and impact on all parties involved in continuing litigation. The case against Spacey is set to proceed with trials scheduled for November.
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