The Hollywood Disconnect about Polanski

The Hollywood Disconnect about Polanski

Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski was arrested this week in Zurich, Switzerland, as he arrived from his home in France to participate in the Zurich Film Festival.  Polanski now awaits extradition to the United States.  Polanski was first arrested in 1977, admitting to sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl.  Although Polanski spent 42 days in prison and was released prior to a judge’s formal sentencing, he fled the United States out of fear of a harsh sentence. 

Of highest significance to this story is the response from many Hollywood and international film celebrities, who disregard Polanski’s alleged drugging and sodomizing of a young teenager.  For more information, refer to the following links. CONTENT ALERT – the links describe in greater detail the actions for which Polanski is sought. 

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Pajamas Media

LA Times