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House of Cards Employees Accuse Kevin Spacey of Sexual Harassment and Assault
New York Magazine ^ | 11/2 | Jordan Crucchiola

Posted on 11/02/2017 6:45:49 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Earlier this week, Netflix indefinitely suspended production of the sixth and final season of House of Cards. Now, CNN has a report in which eight people corroborate accusations of sexual misconduct by Kevin Spacey on the set of the show. None of the people, who have worked on Cards in the past or at present, provided their names for fear of retaliation, but one former production assistant says Spacey assaulted him during an early season of the show. That PA describes the actor’s behavior as a “predatory,” and said the assault he suffered took place after he was tasked with driving Spacey to the set in Baltimore. While in the driver’s seat, the show’s star and executive producer allegedly put his hand down the assistant’s pants without permission. “I was in a state of shock,” he told CNN. “He was a man in a very powerful position on the show and I was someone very low on the totem pole and on the food chain there.” In a very chilling bit, the article then says, “The production assistant asked that what happened next in the car not be described, for fear that it would identify him.”

Based on the accounts provided to CNN, Spacey has demonstrated a pattern of harassment and assault on the HoC set that “included nonconsensual touching and crude comments and targeted production staffers who were typically young and male.” This new account joins the accusations of misconduct made by actor Anthony Rapp, who said Spacey tried to incite a sexual interaction with him when he was just 14 (Spacey was in his mid-20s at the time), and a Vulture report from today in which an anonymous male accuser said the actor struck up a physical relationship with him when he, too, was just 14. That “relationship” ended with what the man classifies as an attempted rape.

Also this week, filmmaker Tony Montana claimed that Spacey groped him without consent in 2003, and actor Roberto Cavazos, who performed at London’s Old Vic where Spacey served as artistic director from 2004 to 2015, said it was standard practice for Spacey to prey on the young actors in the theater. “It seems the only requirement was to be a male under the age of 30 for Mr Spacey to feel free to touch us,” said Cavazos. “It was so common that it even became a local joke (in very bad taste).” A spokesman for Spacey told Variety that he is now “taking the time necessary to seek evaluation and treatment. No other information is available at this time.”

Update: Media Rights Capital and Netflix, which together produce House of Cards, have each released statements regarding accusations of harassment and assault during production of the show.

Netflix:

When the allegations broke about Kevin Spacey on Sunday night, in conjunction with MRC, we sent a representative to set on Monday morning. Netflix was just made aware of one incident, five years ago, that we were informed was resolved swiftly. On Tuesday, in collaboration with MRC, we suspended production, knowing that Kevin Spacey wasn’t scheduled to work until Wednesday. Netflix is not aware of any other incidents involving Kevin Spacey on-set. We continue to collaborate with MRC and other production partners to maintain a safe and respectful working environment. We will continue to work with MRC during this hiatus time to evaluate our path forward as it relates to the production, and have nothing further to share at this time. Media Rights Capital:

We are deeply troubled to learn about these new allegations that are being made to the press concerning Kevin Spacey’s interaction with members of the crew of House of Cards. As the producer of the show, creating and maintaining a safe working environment for our cast and crew has always been our top priority. We have consistently reinforced the importance of employees reporting any incident without fear of retaliation and we have investigated and taken appropriate actions following any complaints. For example, during our first year of production in 2012, someone on the crew shared a complaint about a specific remark and gesture made by Kevin Spacey. Immediate action was taken following our review of the situation and we are confident the issue was resolved promptly to the satisfaction of all involved. Mr. Spacey willingly participated in a training process and since that time MRC has not been made aware of any other complaints involving Mr. Spacey.

In response to the current situation, on Tuesday of this week, MRC installed an anonymous complaint hotline, crisis counselors, and sexual harassment legal advisors for the crew. MRC will continue to thoroughly investigate all current claims and any new claims that are formally brought to our attention, and will continue to monitor our own production and practices to ensure that our cast and crew feel safe and supported.”


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Hobbies; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: hollywood; hollywoodsexscandals; houseofcards; kevinspacey; sexualharassment; spacey

1 posted on 11/02/2017 6:45:49 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

I wonder if Kevin can remember these incidents?


2 posted on 11/02/2017 6:47:21 PM PDT by Eddie01
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To: nickcarraway
House of Cards Employees Accuse Kevin Spacey of Sexual Harassment and Assault

Method acting based on his own life, he is the perfect villain.

3 posted on 11/02/2017 6:49:42 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (America returns to the Rule of Law)
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To: nickcarraway

Mr. Spacey willingly participated in a training process...

Like that helped...

4 posted on 11/02/2017 6:49:53 PM PDT by BlessedBeGod (To restore all things in Christ~~Appeasing evil is cowardice~~Francis is temporary. Hell is forever.)
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To: Eddie01

Well, if he can’t, I’m sure Kaiser Soze can help him remember.


5 posted on 11/02/2017 6:50:27 PM PDT by Jagman
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To: nickcarraway

The gift that keeps on giving.


6 posted on 11/02/2017 6:50:44 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: nickcarraway

So what is so unusual about a homosexual man wanting numerous sex partners? Is that not normal for a promiscuous homosexual? I thought it was OK. Evidently not. Thank you Harvey.


7 posted on 11/02/2017 6:52:39 PM PDT by Fungi (What the hell is a fungus?)
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To: nickcarraway
When art imitates life ...


8 posted on 11/02/2017 6:54:09 PM PDT by Slyfox (Are you tired of winning yet?)
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To: nickcarraway

Another fag goes down...er, gets in trouble.


9 posted on 11/02/2017 6:56:07 PM PDT by King Moonracer (Bad lighting and cheap fabric, that's how you sell clothing.....Dirty Bob Mueller)
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To: nickcarraway

The second-best tv series I’ve ever seen. Spacey is a brilliant actor. I’m so very disappointed to hear that he’s such an idiot IRL. Surprised? Not really.

I lived in SoCal years ago, had a family friend that produced some minor movies. Went to one of his preview showings and was amazed at how many gorgeous young wannabe starlets threw themselves at him right there in the lobby. . So there’s that side of it too. Star bleeping groupies, nothing new. Always hard to say who instigates what, but no matter. Guilty is guilty.


10 posted on 11/02/2017 6:57:14 PM PDT by Veto! (Political Correctness Offends Me)
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To: nickcarraway

Told ya!

https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3594421/posts?page=78#78

I posted about Spacey way back too. Hillary’s day is coming because she has been diddling underaged girls.


11 posted on 11/02/2017 7:06:42 PM PDT by isthisnickcool (Say what you will about The Donald, but he has all the right enemies.)
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What about R Kelly? That guy always gets away with it.


12 posted on 11/02/2017 7:07:46 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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They are turning hard on Spacey because he broke their big rule. He said out loud that he molested a 14 year old because he was a homo.
They work hard to pretend pedophiles are different than homos.


13 posted on 11/02/2017 7:12:03 PM PDT by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. ...)
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To: nickcarraway

What would Keyser Soze do?


14 posted on 11/02/2017 7:12:29 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative ( Democracy, two Wolves and one Sheep deciding what's for Dinner.Does the Government)
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To: Kickass Conservative

What would Verbal Kint do?


15 posted on 11/02/2017 7:13:44 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: Kickass Conservative

Did you ever wonder if Keyser Söze was also Rollo Tonassi?


16 posted on 11/02/2017 7:16:06 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

Great, now I have to watch that Movie again so I can back up to speed on the characters. Keyser Söze is the one character I can never forget. The real guy and the fantasy guy. LOL

The ending of that Movie, the bulletin board, the bottom of the coffee cup and the miraculous disappearing limp along with the cherry on top, the Police Sketch likeness are epic.

The shame is, I have always enjoyed Spacey’s Acting. He is a talented guy, but now he is just another phony Hollywood putz making excuses for his deviancy.


17 posted on 11/02/2017 7:50:05 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative ( Democracy, two Wolves and one Sheep deciding what's for Dinner.Does the Government)
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To: isthisnickcool
Hillary’s day is coming because she has been diddling underaged girls.

I had not heard about this. That would not surprise me.
18 posted on 11/02/2017 8:26:00 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: isthisnickcool
Hillary’s day is coming because she has been diddling underaged girls.

Poor Huma, always being cheated on!

19 posted on 11/03/2017 6:47:00 AM PDT by Freedumb
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