India, Feb. 15 -- Actor Brian Cox has come out in support of Kevin Spacey, who was accused of sexual abuse and then cleared of all charges in a high-profile criminal trial over 18 months ago. Speaking with iNEWS, Brian called Kevin his "old friend" and questioned how he could get cancelled. (Also Read | HBO star Brian Cox calls Bible 'worst books ever' with 'lies and propaganda'; internet fumes)

"Kevin is an old friend of mine. All right, Kevin did certain things.We all used to worry about Kevin. But at the same time, you don't destroy a man's career because of what he's.He also did a lot of extraordinary work. And I find that really petty, and I just don't like it. It's sneaky and petty and not right," Brian said.

"We live in a free so...