Kevin Spacey 'Grateful' After Jury Finds Him Not Liable In Anthony Rapp's Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit

Kevin Spacey was pleased with the jury's verdict in Anthony Rapp's sexual misconduct case against him.

The jurors of Rapp's civil sexual misconduct lawsuit against the "House of Cards" star reached the verdict shortly before 4 p.m. E.T. Thursday. Rapp accused Spacey of assault, battery and emotional distress from an alleged incident against him in 1986 when he was only 14 years old.

Spacey was thankful for the verdict in a statement released through his lawyer Jennifer Keller to Fox News Digital.

"Mr. Spacey is grateful to live in a country where the citizens have a right to trial by impartial jurors who make their decision based on evidence and not rumor or social media," the "Wiseguy" actor's lawyer said.

"He is deeply thankful [for] this particular jury. This was a highly educated group of six women and five men, all except one college graduate and most with graduate degrees. Their verdict was swift and decisive. Justice was done today."

Keller said shortly after the verdict was read that they "were very grateful that this American jury saw through these false allegations." She also gave a hint about their next legal action.

"What's next is Mr. Spacey is going to be proving that he's innocent of anything he's been accused of," Keller said.

"There was no truth to any of the allegations," Keller added. "This was a highly intelligent, highly educated jury. They're very, very bright people."

Rapp's lawyer, Richard Steigman, stood firm in his belief and support for Rapp. "For myself, Anthony told his truth in court. While we respect the jury's verdict, nothing changes that."

"We are incredibly proud of Anthony's courage," his other lawyer Peter J. Saghir, Esq. added.

Rapp also released a statement on Twitter about the jury's verdict. The "Star Trek: Discovery" actor pledged to dedicate himself to helping achieve a world "free from sexual violence."

"I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have my case heard before a jury, and I thank the members of the jury for their service," Rapp said.

"Bringing the lawsuit was always about shining a light, as part of the larger movement to stand up against all form of sexual violence," he continued. "I pledged to keep on advocating for efforts to ensure that we can live and work in a world that is free from sexual violence of any kind. I sincerely hope that survivors continue to tell their stories and fight for accountability."

Spacey is accused of five sex offenses in Britain, dating between March 2005 and April 2013. He pleaded not guilty in July and will go on trial in London next year. He has been granted unconditional bail.

If found guilty, Spacey could face a six-month prison sentence or an unlimited fine, while the more serious offense carries a maximum punishment of life imprisonment, Reuters reported.