A person is usually innocent until proven guilty. This holds for every person, including Kevin Spacey, even if there are multiple, persistent claims that form a pattern throughout his existence.

Through a few connections he made in his lifetime and the visible price he’s been paying for his purported preferences, Spacey illustrates our flawed artistic system.

Through a few classics, a few big-budget films, and many duds, Spacey won two Oscars and numerous other accolades, solidifying his position as one of the best in his field.

In The Usual Suspects and House of Cards, he played the villain who got away with it.

Spacey’s downfall coincided with the #MeToo movement and numerous sexual harassment allegations completely derailed his career. While the actor has been cleared of all criminal charges in the United States, his situation in the United Kingdom is less favorable.

There, he faces allegations involving men who are now in their 30s or 40s. The allegations are also relating to acts he committed between 2001 and 2013 when he was the artistic director of the Old Vic Theatre in Britain.

According to the Associated Press, jurors who will determine the ultimate fate of Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey took their oaths Wednesday in a London courthouse.

Spacey is accused of sexually assaulting four men more than two decades ago.

The two-time Academy Award winner entered the court wearing a dark blue suit, light blue blouse, and pink tie. He was addressed by his full name. His identity as Kevin Spacey Fowler was questioned. Standing behind a window on the pier, he stated, “I am.”

Spacey, out on bail, pleaded not guilty to more than a dozen offenses, including “sexual assault, indecent assault, and forcing a person to engage in penetrating sexual activity without consent.”

His trial’s opening statements are scheduled for Friday.