Morrissey slams ‘unfair’ Der Spiegel interview on Hollywood sex scandal

Morrissey has hit out at a write-up of an interview he gave about the Hollywood sex scandal.

The 58-year-old singer was quoted as saying in Der Spiegel that it was “ridiculous” that Kevin Spacey had been re-cast in a film following allegations of sexual misconduct, adding the actor has been “needlessly attacked”.

Theformersmithsfrontman was also reported to have said that many of the actresses who made allegations about movie mogul Harvey Weinstein “knew exactly what was happening” and were “simply dis- appointed”. But on Facebook, Morrissey wrote: “A few weeks ago I foolishly allowed Germany’s Der Spiegel into my life.

“Since they eagerly flew from beloved Berlin to beloved Los Angeles in order to talk and laugh, I assumed a common understanding.”

In a statement he called The Slander System, the singer rejected much of the interview.

He wrote: “Would I ever support Kevin Spacey’s private proclivities? No, never. Would I support sexual harassment? No, never.”

Morrissey accused Der Spiegel of not conveying his “views fairly”.

He added: “Would

I ever again speak to print media? No, never.”

The singer told his fans that “in the world of music, as with politics, if you show any signs of being able to make a difference, you will be blocked and you will have your arms tugged out from their sockets”.

Weinstein has denied claims of non-consensual sex.

Oscar-winner Spacey has been replaced by Christopher Plummer in the film All The Money In The World.

Actoranthonyrappaccused Spacey of harassing him when he was 14 in 1986. Spacey has said he was “beyond horrified” by the claim, adding he does not remember the alleged incident.