Anthony Rapp publicly made the allegations that Kevin Spacey had made sexual advances towards him as he wanted to encourage other people to come forward.
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The 'Star Trek: Discovery' actor - who has accused the 'House of Cards' star of making sexual advances towards him when he was just 14-years-old - knew it would be "risky" publicly making the claims but did it so other victims could have the chance to speak out too.
He told The Talk: "I could only tell my story, but I knew there were more stories. So I was just hopeful that coming forward, it would encourage other people to tell the truth. I knew it was a risky thing, I knew that he was very popular, and certainly a respected actor, but at the same time I knew I was trying to protect people. And I was incredibly gratified by the enormous wave of support."
When Anthony made the allegations, Kevin released a statement to insist he "did not remember the encounter" whilst also confirming in a second part of the statement that he was gay.
He said at the time: "I have a lot of respect and admiration for Anthony Rapp as an actor. I'm beyond horrified to hear his story. I honestly do not remember the encounter, it would have been over 30 years ago. But if I did behave as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior, and I am sorry for the feelings he describes having carried with him all these years."
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