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Kevin Spaceyhas been ordered to pay $31 million to the producers of Netflix’sHouse of Cardsafter he was fired from the series following alleged sexual misconduct behind the scenes.
House of Cardsproducer MRC severed ties with Spacey in 2017, followingmultiple allegations of sexually predatory behavioragainst the actor. The organization began an investigation after allegations arose that Spacey had sexually assaulted and preyed upon young men, including a production assistant on the series.
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Spacey’s lawyers later filed an opposition, asking the court to set the motion aside. “The truth is that while Spacey participated in a pervasive on-set culture that was filled with sexual innuendoes, jokes, and innocent horseplay, he never sexually harassed anyone,“the opposition read.
The document continued: “In fact, as the evidence established and the Arbitrator recognized in the Award, the few times Spacey was told that his conduct made someone feel uncomfortable or was in any way unwanted, he stopped.”
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In a statement to PEOPLE, MRC’s attorney, Michael Kump, said, “We are pleased with the court’s ruling.”
An attorney for Spacey did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
source: people.com
