Kevin Spacey's trial begins. What are Anthony Rapp's accusations?

Anthony Rapp leveled his allegations against Kevin Spacey in 2017.

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Actor Kevin Spacey's trial in Manhattan federal court began on Thursday. Judge Lewis Kaplan is considering the case. He is the same judge who heard Virginia Giuffre's civil complaint against Prince Andrew earlier this year. Actor Spacey is facing a civil complaint filed by American actor Anthony Rapp, who claimed that Spacey abused him when he was 14 and Spacey was 26.

What exactly are Anthony Rapp's accusations?

In an interview with BuzzFeed in October 2017, Anthony Rapp accused Kevin Spacey of making an 'approach' to him when he was 14.




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Anthony Rapp alleged that Kevin Spacey befriended him while they were both working on Broadway musicals and that in 1986 when Kevin Spacey was 26, he brought Anthony Rapp to his apartment for a party. Anthony Rapp said that after the night, Kevin Spacey abused him.

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Who is Kevin Spacey?
Kevin Spacey is an actor from the US. He started his career as a stage actor during the 1980s, before landing minor roles in cinema and television.

Who is Anthony Rapp?
Anthony Rapp is a Broadway actor and singer who played Mark Cohen in the original production of Rent.
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