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In the UK, actor Kevin Spacey enters a not-guilty plea.

In the UK, actor Kevin Spacey enters a not-guilty plea.

ENGLAND — Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey was informed that he would go on trial in 2019 after entering a not guilty plea on Thursday to accusations of sexually abusing three men over a decade ago.

At a hearing at London's Central Criminal Court, also known as the Old Bailey, Spacey, 62, answered "not guilty" to each of the five accusations while standing in the dock and speaking clearly.
When each accusation was read to him at London's Old Bailey central criminal court, the 62-year-old American actor and producer, whose name was provided as Kevin Spacey Fowler, clearly replied, "not guilty."

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He sat motionless in the dock during the 20-minute hearing while a trial date of June 6 of the next year was decided. He was dressed in glasses and a light blue suit.
But in 2017, actor Anthony Rapp accused the celebrity of attacking him at a party in the 1980s while Rapp was a teenager, bringing an abrupt end to his illustrious career. Spacey disputes the charges.

Rapp has filed a separate civil sex assault claim against Spacey in a New York federal court.

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Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 30, 2023

Death toll from Peshawar mosque explosion rises to 32

A suspected suicide explosion targeting police officers at a mosque in the Pakistani city of Peshawar has left over 30 people dead and 150 others

Death toll from Peshawar mosque explosion rises to 32
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 28, 2023

Afghan artist who is currently a refugee discusses the predicament of women

Thousands of Afghans left the country when the Taliban took back control in August 2021 out of concern for restrictions on their freedoms. One of

Afghan artist who is currently a refugee discusses the predicament of women
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 27, 2023

Sayfullo Saipov, who murdered people on a bike path in New York City, was found guilty of the crime.

An Islamic terrorist who purposely sped a truck down a bike lane in New York City in 2017 and murdered eight people has been found guilty of

Sayfullo Saipov, who murdered people on a bike path in New York City, was found guilty of the crime.
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 26, 2023

After securing combat tanks, Ukraine wakes up to devastating attacks

During the wave of missile and drone attacks that Russia launched against Ukraine, at least one person was reported dead in Kyiv. A day after

After securing combat tanks, Ukraine wakes up to devastating attacks
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 26, 2023

"Killing spree" in Iran as the authorities crack down on opposition

Alireza Akbari, a British-Iranian national and former deputy defense minister, was executed by Iran recently on suspicion of spying for the United

"Killing spree" in Iran as the authorities crack down on opposition
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 25, 2023

A US guy was just released from prison after serving 25 years.

After new evidence was submitted by his attorneys, a native Hawaiian man who had been serving a 130-year prison sentence was released. When Judge

A US guy was just released from prison after serving 25 years.
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 25, 2023

Former president of Mauritius appears in court for historic corruption trial

Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, the former president of Mauritius, is currently on trial for allegedly accumulating an illegal personal fortune during his

Former president of Mauritius appears in court for historic corruption trial
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 25, 2023

Judge Tarek Bitar is charged with Beirut blast by Lebanon's chief prosecutor.

According to reports quoting judicial sources, Lebanon's top prosecutor has filed charges against the judge overseeing the investigation into the

Judge Tarek Bitar is charged with Beirut blast by Lebanon's chief prosecutor.
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 24, 2023

Indian university issues advisory against showing Modi documentary from BBC

A prestigious Indian university has threatened its student union with severe disciplinary action if it proceeds with a scheduled screening of a BBC

Indian university issues advisory against showing Modi documentary from BBC
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 24, 2023

Colombian activist murders reach record levels in 2022: Ombudsman

The country's human rights ombudsman reported that more than 200 social leaders and human rights activists perished in Colombia last year as armed

Colombian activist murders reach record levels in 2022: Ombudsman
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 23, 2023

France is still "extremely sexist," according to Watchdog.

In its annual report, an equality monitor established by the government claims that five years after the #MeToo movement began, French society

France is still "extremely sexist," according to Watchdog.
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 21, 2023

Freed women and children who had been abducted in Burkina Faso

66 women and children who were abducted by armed rebels in northern Burkina Faso last week have been freed by security forces. The women and

Freed women and children who had been abducted in Burkina Faso
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 19, 2023

The Occupied Territories are in upheaval.

As Israel increased its incursions in the occupied West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem, murdering more than 170 individuals, the number of

The Occupied Territories are in upheaval.
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 19, 2023

Pakistani journalist granted bail in connection with suspected Bajwa tax leak case

In a case involving the alleged disclosure of tax information for former army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa and his family, a court in Islamabad has

Pakistani journalist granted bail in connection with suspected Bajwa tax leak case
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 18, 2023

16 people are killed in a helicopter crash, including Ukraine's interior minister.

Denys Monastyrskyy, the interior minister of Ukraine, and other officials were died in a helicopter accident in a Kyiv neighborhood, according to

16 people are killed in a helicopter crash, including Ukraine's interior minister.
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 18, 2023

S. Korean intelligence agency searches unions for possible ties to North Korea

The biggest labor union in South Korea was searched by the country's spy agency, which claimed the operation was a part of a probe to see if any

S. Korean intelligence agency searches unions for possible ties to North Korea
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 16, 2023

50 women were seized by alleged rebels in Burkina Faso.

In the northern province of Soum in Burkina Faso, gunmen reportedly kidnapped 50 women on January 12 and 13. The women were abducted by armed men

50 women were seized by alleged rebels in Burkina Faso.
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 16, 2023

UK police officer admits rape years after the incident was reported

Years after numerous police departments were made aware of his attacks, a British officer has acknowledged to dozens of sexual assaults committed

UK police officer admits rape years after the incident was reported
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 14, 2023

Kenya bans 16 footballers and coaches over alleged match-fixing

After learning of suspicions of match-fixing in the national league, Kenya's football organization punished 14 players and two coaches. Six

Kenya bans 16 footballers and coaches over alleged match-fixing
Shijal ChudasamaJanuary 11, 2023

As police move on protesters, the German coal mine stalemate intensifies.

In a standoff over the construction of a coal mine, German police have started evicting climate protesters from a deserted community. Officers in

As police move on protesters, the German coal mine stalemate intensifies.