Samantha Gailey

Roman Polanski Will Not Attend US Hearing

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Roman Polanski “has no intention” of attending a hearing in the United States next week that will consider a new request in his 40-year old statutory rape case, his French lawyer said Thursday. Polanski is seeking assurances he will do no further jail time, claiming he previously reached a plea deal in the case and … Read more

Roman Polanski In Legal Bid To Return To US

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Fugitive movie director Roman Polanski plans to return to the United States, his lawyer said Thursday, and is seeking assurances he will do no further jail time over the statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl. The award-winning director of “The Pianist” and “Chinatown” has been on the run for almost 40 years but claims he … Read more