Actor settles claim against Old Vic theatre in Kevin Spacey assault case
BBC World
March 3, 2026
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Actor Ruari Cannon has reached a settlement with the Old Vic theatre regarding his claims of sexual assault by Kevin Spacey. The details of the agreement are confidential, and no admission of liability was made. Cannon, who worked at the London venue when Spacey was its artistic director, accused Spacey of assaulting him on two separate occasions: once at an after-party and another at the Old Vic's bar. While the theatre organization stated the settlement was reached to avoid further litigation, Cannon continues his High Court case against Spacey. Two other anonymous individuals are also suing Spacey in civil court despite criminal trials clearing him earlier this year.
The cases of the anonymous complainants allege that Spacey assaulted them while they were in vulnerable positions—working as a driver and visiting his flat. One claimant cannot recall how he ended up asleep while Spacey allegedly assaulted him. Spacey denies all allegations, maintaining that there was no non-consensual contact. During a High Court hearing, lawyers for the three claimants argued that evidence from seven other witnesses, who allege similar abusive behavior by Spacey, should be considered during the trial. They claimed these accounts show a pattern of predatory behavior, with Spacey using his celebrity influence to target young men.
Spacey’s legal team counters that the allegations lack sufficient similarity to form a pattern and
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Originally published on BBC World on 3/3/2026