By knowing how abusers like Kevin Spacey work, we can root them out | Deborah Orr
by Deborah Orr from on (#38AJ7)
Predators hunt out their victims, like pigs sniffing out truffles. Knowing what narcissistic behaviour to look out for can preempt danger
Twenty people have now made allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Kevin Spacey, the majority from his time as the Old Vic's artistic director. Fourteen of the allegations are so serious that complainants have been advised to go to the police.
Managers at the Old Vic say they are sorry they did not create an environment in which people felt they could speak out if they were receiving unwanted attention. This failure has been put down to a "cult of personality" around the actor.
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