Roman Polanski Settles 1973 Sexual Assault Case, Avoids Trial
Paris, France — Roman Polanski, the 91-year-old film director known for works such as “The Pianist” and “The Palace,” has settled a lawsuit over an alleged sexual assault dating back to 1973 which now spares him from facing trial. His legal representative in the United States reported that the case, initially slated for trial in Los Angeles in August 2025, has been formally dismissed following the agreement reached during the summer. Polanski, who previously fled the United States after a controversial plea bargain in 1977, admitted to statutory rape of a 13-year-old and served 42 … Read more