Kevin Spacey expected in court Monday to face sex assault charges

Kevin Spacey attends the European Premiere of Sony Pictures 'Baby Driver' on June 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Sony Pictures )

NANTUCKET, Massachusetts (Fox 32 News) - Actor Kevin Spacey is expected in court on Monday to face sexual assault charges.

Spacey, 59, is charged with indecent assault and battery for allegedly groping an 18-year-old in a Nantucket restaurant in 2016. The alleged victim is a busboy. He told police that Spacey bought him a bunch of drinks, and tried to convince him to go back to his house. The victim said he videotaped Spacey groping him. The victim claims that Spacey fondled his penis.

He said that after three minutes of this, Spacey went to the bathroom. The victim said that is when he left.

Spacey had asked the judge to excuse him from the arraignment. The judge said no.

He has indicated that he plans to plead not guilty.