Polanski loses bid to stay out of US Courts

January 23rd, 2010 | Category: All Celebrities

Film director Roman Polanski has lost his bid to be sentenced in a US court without having to return.

He faces an arrest warrant by his conviction, 32 years ago, for illegal sex with a 13-year-old girl.

A judge ruled on Friday that Mr Polanski, 76, must be present in court whether he wants to resolve the case.

Superior Court Judge Peter

Espinoza said he was acting to protect “the dignity of the court.” Mr Polanski’s lawyer said he would appeal the ruling.

Mr Polanski was arrested in Switzerland last September by his 1977 conviction for illegal sex with a 13-year-old girl.

He left the US in 1978 before he could be sentenced and has never returned.

BBC

Original post by m.coonce

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