Kevin Spacey in Standoff Over Baltimore Mansion

A contentious dispute has emerged between Bethesda-based investor Sam Asgari and actor Kevin Spacey, who is reportedly refusing to vacate a luxurious Baltimore home following its foreclosure auction. Asgari acquired the waterfront property for $3.24 million, but the deal has turned complicated as Spacey allegedly remains in the residence, prompting Asgari to engage in negotiations with the actor's legal team. Spacey’s attorney, Edward U. Lee III, has countered Asgari's claims, although further comments from Lee have not been disclosed. The 9,000-square-foot mansion, once celebrated as “Baltimore’s most extraordinary home,” served as Spacey’s primary residence during a tumultuous period marked by his dismissal from the Netflix series “House of Cards” amid multiple sexual assault allegations. Asgari's purchase was confirmed with a $100,000 deposit, and he may soon seek eviction proceedings if the sale is ratified by the courts. Real estate agent Sam Sheibani, who previously listed the property, remarked that the sale signifies both the end of an era for Spacey and a new chapter for the iconic home, highlighting its historical and architectural significance in Baltimore. Spacey’s ongoing refusal to leave the property adds to his mounting financial troubles, which include defaulting on a $20,230 monthly mortgage. Despite some legal victories, including a recent acquittal in London, the actor's financial and personal challenges continue to unfold.