A short day for the final day of evidence in the Anthony Rapp Kevin Spacey civil trial
Embed from Getty ImagesThe morning began with a continued cross-examination of Dr. Bardey, a forensic psychiatrist and expert witness testifying on behalf of defendant Kevin Spacey.
The bulk of Dr. Bardey’s testimony centered around Dr. Rocchio’s PTSD diagnosis of Mr. Rapp. (Dr. Rocchio is Mr. Rapp’s expert witness)
Dr. Bardey noted inconsistencies between Mr. Rapp’s lifestyle and Rocchio’s assessment, specifically that Mr. Rapp has “done well for himself,” referencing his “successful career” and “good marriage”—elements inconsistent with PTSD to the severity noted by Rocchio.
Embed from Getty ImagesDr. Bardey also addressed comments made earlier by Rapp about how he felt participating in a Zoom deposition, which Mr. Spacey also attended.
Mr. Rapp said that giving his deposition “in front of” Mr. Spacey (via Zoom) was deeply upsetting. Dr. Bardey confirmed that Mr. Rapp had the option to have opted not to see Mr. Spacey via Zoom (by turning off the Gallery View)—something Mr. Rapp did not do.
Dr. Bardey noted additional examples of behavior, such as attending in-person proceedings at which large numbers of the press were in attendance, to also be incongruous with a PTSD diagnosis.
Bardey clarified that Rapp’s repeated retelling of the Spacey allegations to friends over the years —but not to his therapist until after he made his claims public—was “proof” of a “narcissistic tendency” to turn the “spotlight” on himself.
Steigman, attorney for plaintiff Rapp, in a final show of frustration—or desparation— asked, Bardey, if there “narcissists who become A-list actors and win Tonys and other awards?,” in an apparent reference to the Tony and Oscar winning defendant Spacey.
Mr. Steigman’s client, Anthony Rapp, has not won a major theatrical or cinematic award in his more than 30 years of work.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe remainder of today’s session was a back-and-forth from both sides, countering and attempting to clarify or invalidate statements made by Dr. Bardey.
When there were no more arguments to make, the defense rested its case
And that’s, folks, is all she wrote.
Closing arguments will take place tomorrow morning, after which jurors will begin deliberations.
Whether they will reach a decision quickly remains to be seen.
Final tally: no change
KEVIN SPACEY-ANTHONY RAPP TRIAL UPDATE: DAY 8—SPACEY 5; RAPP 2
Today was really the completion of yesterday’s events, without a clear-cut ‘winner’ or ‘loser’ to the day’s efforts. I’ll leave the score as it is, until tomorrow.
Since the day this started in October 2017, I have not believed Rapp. Just a gut feeling he was going for his 15 minutes of fame because this put him in the spotlight in a big way, right when his new Star Trek series was starting. Your article on Kevin is outstanding in the work you’ve done and unfortunately because your the only person seeking the truth.
Jack Lemon was an actor not only of great talent but also integrity. He never would have taken Kevin into his life as he did, if he felt, seen, or heard any kind of inappropriate behavior or life style that Kevin is accused of. Chris Lemon has said Kevin is like brother to him.
The media and the public instantly forget your innocent until proven guilty when such allegations are made and the ‘victim’ is always honest, always speaking the truth. Malarkey!
I hope the jury sees through Rapps lies and sides with Kevin. He deserves to have his life and career back.