Kevin Spacey arrived in court in London on Thursday to face sexual assault charges. The 62-year-old actor was granted bail at his first appearance after being charged with five offenses.

During a brief procedural hearing, the former “House of Cards” actor spoke to confirm his name, date of birth and London address. Last month, he was charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men, alongside a fifth charge of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. However, his lawyers say that the actor “strenuously denies” all allegations of criminality.

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He was granted unconditional bail after his lawyer told the court he would need to return to the United States for some work and see his family. His next hearing has been set for July 14 before which he is expected to be back in London.

Spacey was at Westminster Magistrates Court wearing a light blue suit, dark tie and glasses.

The two counts of sexual assault are related to a 2005 incident in which the victim is a man now in his 40s. Two other men alleged that they had been allegedly assaulted by Spacey in 2008 and 2013. Both the men are now in their 30s.  

The alleged offenses took place in London and Gloucestershire between 2005 and 2013.

Last month, Spacey announced his plans to “voluntarily appear” before British courts. He said that he is “confident” that he can prove his innocence.

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“I very much appreciate the Crown Prosecution Service’s statement in which they carefully reminded the media and the public that I am entitled to a fair trial, and innocent until proven otherwise,” Spacey said in a statement to Good Morning America on May 31.

“While I am disappointed with their decision to move forward, I will voluntarily appear in the U.K. as soon as can be arranged and defend myself against these charges, which I am confident will prove my innocence.”

The sexual assault allegations against Spacey date back as far as 1996. Spacey has won two Academy Awards for his roles in “The Usual Suspects” and “American Beauty.”