London — Roman Polanski has evaded a fresh bid by U.S. authorities to have him arrested with a view to extraditing him.
U.S. officials requested that the Polish government seize the director as he visited Poland to attend the opening of a Jewish museum in Warsaw. Polanski was questioned by prosecutors in Krakow today.
“Roman Polanski said he would comply with all requests made by prosecutors in this case and provided his address,” Poland’s justice ministry spokesman Mateusz Martyniuk told Afp.
“Prosecutors therefore decided not to arrest him in connection with a possible U.S. extradition request.”
Martyniuk said Polanski’s extradition to the U.S. was still possible, but as the U.S. had yet to make an extradition request Polanski “is a free citizen and is free to travel.”
Polanski pleaded guilty to having sex with 13-year-old Samantha Geimer in the U.S. in 1977, but left the country in 1978 before sentencing.
U.S. officials requested that the Polish government seize the director as he visited Poland to attend the opening of a Jewish museum in Warsaw. Polanski was questioned by prosecutors in Krakow today.
“Roman Polanski said he would comply with all requests made by prosecutors in this case and provided his address,” Poland’s justice ministry spokesman Mateusz Martyniuk told Afp.
“Prosecutors therefore decided not to arrest him in connection with a possible U.S. extradition request.”
Martyniuk said Polanski’s extradition to the U.S. was still possible, but as the U.S. had yet to make an extradition request Polanski “is a free citizen and is free to travel.”
Polanski pleaded guilty to having sex with 13-year-old Samantha Geimer in the U.S. in 1977, but left the country in 1978 before sentencing.
- 10/30/2014
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety - Film News
Similar News
Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’ Secures French Distribution Amid Continued Legal Troubles
- 3/26/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
The Old Hollywood Connection Between ‘Chinatown,’ ‘Mad Men,’ ‘New Girl,’ and ‘Palm Royale’
- 3/24/2024
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
Frédéric Mitterrand Dies: Flamboyant, Controversial Former French Culture Minister With A Passion For Brad Pitt Was 76
- 3/22/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Roman Polanski Rape Trial Set For Next Year; Director Accused Again Of Assaulting A Minor In 1970s, Oscar Winner Served At His Paris Home
- 3/12/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Roman Polanski to Face L.A. Trial on Rape Lawsuit in 2025
- 3/12/2024
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Roman Polanski Denies Sexually Assaulting an Underage Girl in Recently Filed Court Case
- 11/2/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.