Elton John Testifies in Kevin Spacey Sexual Assault Trial

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Rock legend Elton John recently testified as a defense witness in the ongoing sexual assault trial involving Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey. The actor, who has won two Oscars, faces 12 charges related to four men, with allegations ranging from indecent assault to incidents occurring between 2001 and 2013.

Elton John’s Testimony

Elton John’s testimony was conducted via video link from Monaco, with John and his husband David Furnish answering questions about Spacey’s attendance at a fundraising ball held at their Windsor residence. One of Spacey’s accusers claims that the actor forcefully grabbed his crotch while being driven to the star-studded event. The complainant alleges that the intensity of the grab almost caused him to veer off the road.

Spacey’s Defense

Kevin Spacey has countered these allegations by saying that there was mutual flirtation between him and the alleged victim. While Spacey concedes that he touched the man, he denies doing so in a “violent, aggressive, painful way.”

Elton John’s Testimony Continues

Elton John confirmed that Spacey attended the fundraiser in the early 2000s but could not recall any subsequent visits to their home. He informed the Southwark Crown Court in London, “He was on a flight, he came on a private jet, and he came straight to the ball.” John also added that Spacey stayed overnight at their home following the event.

David Furnish, Elton John’s husband, also testified, recalling Spacey’s presence at the event. He stated, “He was an Oscar-winning actor; there was a lot of excitement he was at the ball.”

The Prosecution’s Case

The prosecution has painted Spacey as a “sexual bully,” someone who took pleasure in making others feel uneasy, including by aggressively grabbing men’s crotches.

Spacey’s Defense

Last week, the court heard Spacey’s own testimony, in which he vehemently denied the sexual assault charges. He characterized the prosecution’s case against him as “weak.” Spacey, well-known for his Academy Award-winning roles in “The Usual Suspects” and “American Beauty,” also served as the artistic director of London’s Old Vic theatre from 2004 to 2015.

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