How Elton John’s evidence helped clear Kevin Spacey of sexual assault

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy British musician Elton John’s testimony played a significant part in actor Kevin Spacey’s acquittal in a trial based on accusations of sexual assault dating back from 2001 to 2013. Sir Elton John told Kevin Spacey’s trial that the star went straight to a ball at his house after flying in on a private jet, then bought a Mini Cooper at the event and stayed the night. He said he specifically remembered the moment when Spacey agreed to come to the party, saying: “He was an Oscar-winning actor, there was a lot of buzz and excitement that he was at the ball.” The 63-year-old actor standing trial under his full name Kevin Spacey Fowler, was charged with nine sexual offences concerning four men which were were allegedly committed between 2001 and 2013. “I imagine that many of you can understand that there’s a lot for me to process after what has just happened today,” a humbled Spacey said outside Southwark Crown Court.