Kevin Spacey, the well-known actor, is now turning to the legal system in a new fight
After losing his Baltimore mansion in what he claims was a flawed auction, he is asking the court to invalidate the sale, alleging it was mishandled and resulted in a price that was far too low
Spacey's legal team filed documents on Friday, aiming to challenge the auction and the actions of the buyer, Sam Asgari, a Bethesda-based real estate mogul
Allegations of an Unfair Auction
The sale of Spacey's waterfront home, located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, was held after the actor fell behind on mortgage payments
However, Spacey's attorneys argue the auction was a "sham" and occurred with no prior warning
They claim the property, a luxury mansion spanning 9,000 square feet, was sold for just $3.24 million — nearly $2 million less than what Spacey originally paid for it
They also accuse Asgari of using intimidation tactics to force Spacey out of the home prematurely
Alleged Harassment Tactics
According to court documents, Asgari allegedly slapped an eviction notice on the property, falsely labeling it "abandoned" in an attempt to pressure Spacey into vacating
Despite being informed that the home was not abandoned, Spacey's attorney, Edward U. Lee III, claims Asgari continued to engage in bullying behavior
The actor, who has called the home his primary residence for over seven years, is now seeking to block Asgari's purchase and put the property back on the market
The Buyer Speaks Out
Sam Asgari, the buyer who placed the winning bid at the July auction, has pushed back against Spacey's claims
In a statement to local media, Asgari labeled the actor's allegations as "frivolous" and argued that the legal filings are simply designed to delay the process and allow Spacey to live in the property for free
He also denied any wrongdoing and insisted that the auction followed proper procedures
Dispute Over Terms of Eviction
After the auction, the courts still need to approve the sale before the highest bidder, in this case, Asgari, can officially take ownership
This process can take months, allowing the previous owner to remain in the home for a time
In an attempt to speed things along, Asgari reportedly offered Spacey $50,000 to move out by mid-September
Spacey countered by requesting to stay in the home until February, as long as he didn’t interfere with the sale
A Home in the Spotlight
Spacey's mansion, once heralded as one of Baltimore's most luxurious properties, includes five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a home theater, and a four-car garage
The home’s waterfront views and its location in the prestigious Federal Hill area added to its value
However, Lee, Spacey's attorney, contends that the auction failed to properly highlight the home's features, resulting in the low sale price
Media Pressure Mounts
Lee also pointed out that Asgari escalated the situation by speaking to the media about Spacey’s reluctance to vacate the property
He claims that Asgari threatened to involve news outlets like Inside Edition and CBS News to force a quicker move-out date
This added a layer of media scrutiny to Spacey’s already tumultuous personal and financial situation
Spacey’s Financial Troubles
Spacey’s financial struggles have been well-documented, especially after his fall from grace following sexual assault allegations that led to his removal from Netflix’s House of Cards
In a recent emotional interview, Spacey revealed that he is millions of dollars in debt and unable to cover his legal fees
With his Baltimore home now sold, Spacey shared that he’s uncertain about his next steps and is moving his belongings into storage
The Next Legal Move
As this legal battle unfolds, Spacey’s team is determined to have the court nullify the sale and allow the mansion to go back on the market
Meanwhile, Asgari remains confident that Spacey’s claims will be dismissed, leaving both parties awaiting the court’s final decision.
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