Coverage dated July 16, 2023

Elton John Corroborates One Of Kevin Spacey’s Defenses In Sexual Assault Trial

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Elton John testified that Kevin Spacey wasn’t present during a 2004 or 2005 party where a man has accused Spacey of groping him.

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Forbes
Elton John Corroborates One Of Kevin Spacey’s Defenses In Sexual Assault Trial (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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Elton John testified that Kevin Spacey wasn’t present during a 2004 or 2005 party where a man has accused Spacey of groping him.
Variety
Kevin Spacey Trial: Elton John, Partner David Furnish Take Witness Stand for Defense (opens Variety)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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Elton John and David Furnish have testified as part of Kevin Spacey’s defense in the actor’s trial for sexual assault in the U.K. Both John and Furnish gave evidence separately via vide…
Fox2 Detroit
Elton John testifies for defense in Kevin Spacey's sex assault trial (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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Elton John appeared remotely to testify about Kevin Spacey’s appearance at an annual gala he held at his home. One of the alleged victims accused Spacey of grabbing his crotch while he was driving with him to the event.
Deadline
Elton John & Husband David Furnish Called As Defense Witnesses In Kevin Spacey Trial (opens Deadline)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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UPDATED 03:32 a.m. PT: Elton John and his husband David Furnish have been called as witnesses for the defense in the Kevin Spacey trial. Both are appearing via video link today from Monaco in the L…
WFMZ Allentown
Sir Elton John and David Furnish testify at Kevin Spacey trial (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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Sir Elton John and David Furnish have given evidence via video link from Monaco at Kevin Spacey's sexual assault trial.
The Guardian
Elton John tells court Kevin Spacey attended charity ball at his home (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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Singer gives evidence in trial of actor accused of committing sexual offences against four men between 2001 and 2013
The Daily Caller
Elton John Testifies In Kevin Spacey’s Sexual Assault Trial (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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Legendary performer Elton John appeared in London court by videolink Monday to testify in defense of Kevin Spacey at his sexual assault trial.
CBS News
Elton John testifies for defense in Kevin Spacey's sexual assault trial (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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Elton John appeared remotely from Monaco.
WTOP Washington DC
Elton John lends celebrity testimony to Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Jul 16, 2023
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
Elton John testified Monday for the defense at Kevin Spacey ‘s sexual assault trial as the actor’s lawyer attempted to discredit a man who claimed the Oscar winner aggressively grabbed his crotch in a car on the way to the singer’s house.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Elton John testifies Kevin Spacey wasn't at party where accuser claimed attacked happened (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, testified that Spacey did not attend the annual party at their Windsor home the year the accuser said he was attacked.
New York Post
Elton John testifies in defense of Kevin Spacey at UK sexual assault trial (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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Elton John backed Kevin Spacey Monday during the British trial of the actor, who was accused of sexually assaulting several men between 2001 and 2013.
Voice of America
Elton John Backs Kevin Spacey's Testimony at Actor's Sexual Assault Trial (opens Voice of America)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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Spacey has pleaded not guilty to a dozen charges that include sexual and indecent assault counts
The Hollywood Reporter
Elton John Called as Witness for Kevin Spacey’s Defense in U.K. Criminal Trial (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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The singer and his partner David Furnish answered questions via video link from Monaco.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Elton John testifies at Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Jul 16, 2023
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
LONDON >> Kevin Spacey‘s lawyers enlisted the help of an A-list star today in his sexual assault trial, calling on Elton John and his husband to cast doubt on one of the Oscar winner’s accusers at the end of the defense case.
Anchorage Daily News
Elton John backs Kevin Spacey’s testimony in actor’s sexual assault trial (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Jul 16, 2023
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
John appeared in the London court by video link from Monaco.
Boston
Elton John lends celebrity support to Kevin Spacey at the actor's sexual assault trial (opens Boston)
Published Jul 16, 2023
Boston's feed description
John appeared briefly in the London court by video link from Monaco.
WHDH Boston
Elton John testifies for the defense in Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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LONDON (AP) — Elton John testified Monday for the defense in Kevin Spacey ’s sexual assault trial.John appeared remotely from Monaco to testify after his husband, David
Avclub
Elton John and husband testify in Kevin Spacey trial (opens Avclub)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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Elton John and David Furnish were called as witnesses for the defense in Kevin Spacey's U.K. sexual assault trial
NBC News
Elton John testifies for the defense in Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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One of the alleged victims accused Spacey of aggressively grabbing his crotch while he was driving with him to a ball hosted by John in 2004 or 2005.
Fox News
Elton John testifies in Kevin Spacey's defense at criminal sexual assault trial (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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Elton John and his husband have both testified in defense of Kevin Spacey as he faces a dozen sexual assault charges. The "House of Cards" actor took the stand last week.
WMUR
Elton John backs Kevin Spacey's testimony at the actor's sexual assault trial (opens WMUR)
Published Jul 16, 2023
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Elton John has appeared as a defense witness in Kevin Spacey's sexual assault trial.

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