Kevin Spacey has said he is convinced he can prove his innocence, as he has been charged with four counts of sexually assaulting three men.
The Prosecution Service, CPS, announced the charges on May 26 following an investigation by Metropolitan police, though the actor could not be formally charged until he returns to Britain.
The alleged attacks are said to have taken place in London and Gloucestershire between 2005 and 2013, while Spacey worked as the artistic director of the Old Vic Theater in London.
Following the announcement of the CPS, an official familiar with the process told the Guardian that the UK would seek the official extradition of Spacey if he did not return voluntarily, but the actor has confirmed that he plans to "appear voluntarily" in British courts.
In a statement to Good Morning America given through a spokesman, the 62-year-old commented:
"I very much appreciate the statement of the Prosecution Service, in which they carefully reminded the media and the public that I have the right to a fair trial, and that I am innocent until proven otherwise. While I am disappointed with the decision of the "To move forward, I will volunteer in the UK as soon as possible and defend myself against these allegations, which I am convinced will prove my innocence."
Rosemary Ainslie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said the decision to formalize the charges against Spacey came from "evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police".
Spacey has denied all the allegations, though these are not the first sexual misconduct allegations he has faced.
Source: Unilad
