EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 58 MIN
#MeToo and trial by social media: what does the fall of Kevin Spacey reveal about the changing attitudes towards sex crimes in British and American courts?
from I Rest My Case
In this gripping episode of I Rest My Case, hosts Jonathan Goldberg KC and Dean Strang dissect the high-stakes legal battles of Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey, from Anthony Rapp's civil suit in the US to the UK criminal trial at Southwark Crown Court.The duo explores Spacey's three major cases—two civil and one criminal—sparked by 2017 allegations of sexual misconduct with young men in theater and film, spanning decades-old claims. They highlight acquittals in both completed trials, including nine UK charges, and debate statutes of limitations, historic sex cases, and fair trial concerns amid faded memories and lost evidence.I Rest My Case with Jonathan Goldberg KC and Dean Strang is a Pixiu Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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