From Johnny Depp to Kevin Spacey, see the celebrities who ended up in court over sex-abuse allegations in 2022

Ashley CollmanDec 26, 2022, 20:44 IST

From left to right: Kevin Spacey, Johnny Depp, and Harvey Weinstein at their trials this year.Getty/Getty/Getty

The courts were overflowing with celebrity sexual-abuse cases in 2022.
Johnny Depp and Kevin Spacey were victorious over their accusers; Paul Haggis and R. Kelly were not.

Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard became the biggest story in America

Amber Heard wipes away tears as she testifies during her defamation trial.JIM LO SCALZO / POOL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Harvey Weinstein faced a second sex crimes trial in Los Angeles

Harvey Weinstein listens in court during a pre-trial hearing for his Los Angeles sexual misconduct trial on July 29, 2021.ETIENNE LAURENT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Kevin Spacey was cleared in Anthony Rapp's Me Too lawsuit

Kevin Spacey offers a small smile as he leaves New York federal court on October 20, 2022, after being cleared in Anthony Rapp's sexual misconduct lawsuit.YUKI IWAMURA/AFP via Getty Images

A mistrial was declared in Danny Masterson's rape trial

Actor Danny Masterson leaves Los Angeles superior Court with his wife Bijou Phillips after a judge declared a mistrial in his rape case in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. Jurors said they were hopelessly deadlocked at the trial of "That '70s Show" actor who was charged with the rape of three women, including a former girlfriend, between 2001 and 2003. (AP Photo/Brian Melley)(AP Photo/Brian Melley)

R. Kelly faced a second sex crimes trial

In this courtroom sketch, R. Kelly briefly addresses Judge Ann Donnelly during his sentencing in federal court on June 29, 2022 in Brooklyn, New York.Elizabeth Williams/AP

Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis was ordered to pay $10 million to his rape victim

Filmmaker Paul Haggis is surrounded by his daughters and legal team as he leaves court after being found liable for raping publicist Haleigh Breest.John Minchillo/AP

E. Jean Carroll's rape allegation against Donald Trump will be the focus at defamation trial scheduled for April

E. Jean Carroll and Donald TrumpGetty/Getty

On April 17, FKA twigs will take ex Shia LaBeouf to trial on accusations of sexual battery

FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf dated for nine months.Gary Gershoff / Getty Images; John Phillips / Getty Images

Kevin Spacey to face trial in the UK

Kevin Spacey is surrounded by reporters after leaving the Old Bailey Central Criminal Court in London to face charges of sexual assault on July 14, 2022.Karwai Tang/WireImage

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