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A WORLD-FAMOUS London theatre says it has received 20 accusations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ on the part of its former artistic director Kevin Spacey.
Spacey was director at the institution for 11 years between 2003 and 2014.
The 57-year-old actor became the centre of bombshell sexual assault accusations in recent weeks after Star Trek Discovery star Anthony Rapp accused him of sexual misconduct towards the then 14-year-old following a party in New York in 1986.
Since then persistent rumours about his behaviour while working in London led to an internal investigation being opened by the theatre.
“The investigation resulted in 20 personal testimonies shared of alleged inappropriate behaviour carried out by Kevin Spacey during his time as artistic director,” the Old Vic said in a statement this morning.
Despite having the appropriate escalation processes in place, it was claimed that those affected felt unable to raise concerns and that Kevin Spacey operated without sufficient accountability.
“This is clearly unacceptable and the Old Vic truly apologises for not creating an environment or culture where people felt able to speak freely.”
The accusations stem from alleged incidents occurring between 1995 and 2013, with all of those bar two happening before 2009. 19 of the 20 accusers either didn’t come forward at the time or asked that no formal action be taken.
‘Deep sympathy’
No legal claims were made during Spacey’s time with the theatre. The statement suggests that a “cult of personality” existed around Spacey at the time which “may have prevented people, and in particular junior staff or young actors, from feeling that they could speak up or raise a hand for help”.
“It has… not been possible to verify any of these allegations, and it is important to note that Kevin Spacey has not commented on them.” it reads.
The review cannot therefore make any findings of fact about the alleged misconduct.
Spacey’s successor as artistic director Matthew Warchus said that he has “genuine and deep sympathy for all those who have come forward”.
“Everyone is entitled to work in an environment free from harassment and intimidation. The Old Vic is now actively engaged in the process of healing and the process of prevention,” he said.
Since Rapp’s initial accusation against Spacey at end October, the star has suffered a dramatic fall from grace, with multiple other allegations of sexual harassment or assault emerging against him.
His marquee role as Frank Underwood in the Netflix series House of Cards was abruptly ended, with the online streaming giant cutting all ties and announcing that the series will end following next year’s sixth season.
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I know everyone deserves a shot but if paddy went to Romania and behaved like that, he’d be sure of a good hiding from the cops or have the book flung at him in the courts for a sentence he wouldn’t forget.
In Balkan countries you do not mess with the police and jails make Mountjoy look like Disneyland.
Why brin the Balkans into it? They have nothing to do with Romania!
Why bring the Balkans into it? They have nothing to do with Romania!
The baltic weather sometimes causes brain-freeze, Romania is indeed part of the Balkan peninsula.
Ah – I hadn’t realised the border extended all the way up to the Danube. I have been to a Baltic prison however, which would make any Irish prison seem like a 5 star holiday camp.
And this is exactly why people reoffend.
Yes and no previous convictions translates as hasn’t been caught before until now. What a joke of a justice system we have, no wonder Dublin is in decay, there’s no consequence to bad behaviour.
St Vincent de Paul will prob pay the fine for him anyway
Why? To pay 3k every time?
First paragraph states that he has now paid the fine.
Further down states that at court in June he was given 6 months to pay.
6 months = december
Maybe he shouldn’t have paid the fine. He would have got “six months” but would have been let of of prison after an hour an a half.
He acted very violently in a corner shop to an innocent man doing his job. If this is his style of dealing with things that irritate him, who knows what he could do to source the €3000.
€3000 = sorrow and regret are Genuine, Judge = Joke.
Seems as though the Romanian chap has integrated well with the local population.
Back on the boat for that Romanian parasite
Not the first time of heard of that particular judge giving soft sentences
I can bet it he headbutted a member of the emergency services. The story would be calling for mandatory sentences to be introduced. Do ordinary people not count when it comes to assault.
Sounds like a real nice guy. 3000 for an attack like that involving bleeding caused by biting sounds too low. After blood testing it would have taken a long time to be sure he wasn’t infected with something.
It’s a bit like a Scottish bloke I kind of half know who’s being living here about 15 years and is always giving out the eastern European “Foreigners” he has to work with. I point the irony out to him once but for some reason he didn’t consider himself a “foreigner”.
You do know the history of population movement between Ireland and Scotland ?
I’d have a working knowledge. What’s your point?
Brits abroad call themselves expats, not migrants, or emigrants. Everyone is a foreigner to them, regardless.
I thought only white folks could be racist
Pop to any Middle Eastern country and you’ll see more racism in 1 day there than you would in 1 year in Europe. There’s no attempt to hide or discourage it over there.
Most Romanians are white, so that’s a pointless comment.
Send the yoke back to where he came from…..
Madness that the incident happened in June 2014 and only getting sorted out now. Only arrived in Ireland and was unemployed.For this type of offence he should be told to “paint and decorate” Romania and be kicked out.
Just deport him
If this was any other country with sane border laws he would be sent home after a long prison sentence.
3000 out of pocket. He will remember that the next time he is having a few scoops
Who hasn’t had a few scoops and then a good Indian meal.
Sounds like the sort who wouldn’t want a Muslim consultant.
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Absolutely disgusting! If an animal bit a person it would be put down!! This vile person should be deported back to his motherland & never again be allowed back to Ireland. Much too lenient a sentence in my opinion.
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