The jury of the trial against Kevin Specey for sexual crimes began its deliberation on Monday, at the end of the legal process to which the American actor has been subjected in the London court of Southwark.
The 63-year-old Hollywood star faces nine counts of sexual assault, that allegedly were committed between 2001 and 2013.
Judge Mark Wall reminded jurors that they must reach a verdict that everyone agrees on and pointed out that there are issues such as consent that must be considered when making a decision.
The magistrate gave the jury a term until 4:15 p.m. local time (3:15 p.m. GMT) today to reach the verdict, otherwise they will return tomorrow, Tuesday, to continue the discussion.
During the legal process that lasted several weeks, Spacey was described as a “sexual harasser”, although the actor denies the charges for the complaints presented by four men, who have denied seeking financial benefits or wanting to advance their careers.
Hollywood star denies seven sexual assault chargesone for forcing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent and another for causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.