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The Polanski Debate
Extradite him? Or let it go? Hollywood is divided. TheWrap brings you both sides of the debate.
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Everyone in Hollywood has an opinion on Roman Polanski.
Many feel the matter should be put to rest -- so much time has passed, and the director's personal horrors have been punishment enough, they say. Even Samantha Geimer, the woman who accused him of having sex with her when she was 13, has filed for a dismissal of the charges.
Others argue that authorities must see his case to the end: No one is above the law, and Polanski's debt to society must be paid if we're committed to protecting children from sexual predators, or valuing the contributions of women.
Even Polanski's own legal team seems divided, with one side not always sure what the other side is doing.
Follow along as the story unfolds, or contact us about contributing a Hollyblog of your own and add your voice to the debate.
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HE'S COMING BACK TO THE U.S.:
Polanski May Choose to Face U.S. Justice
U.S. Files Polanski Extradition Request
U.S. Asks Swiss for Gift-Wrapped Polanski
Polanski Denied Bail by Swiss Court
Swiss Reject Polanski's Bid for Prison Release
NOT SO FAST:
Polanski to Sweeten Bail Offer, This Time in Cash
Lawyer Denies Polanski Ready to Return to U.S.
Lawyers File for Polanski's Release
Will Polanski Walk? Do the Math
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THEY WERE RIGHT TO NAB HIM:
Swiss Parliament Signs Off on Polanski Arrest
Swiss Authorities Tipped U.S. to Polanski's Arrival
The Polanski Case: Taking Stock After the Extradition Request
Bill Maher: Grilled: On Letterman, Polanski, Atheists and Whether He's Ever Done His Show High
WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?:
Polanski Arrest Brings Shock, Amazement in Hollywood
French President Criticizes Polanski Arrest
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HASN'T HE SUFFERED ENOUGH?:
Roman Polanski's Landmark Friday the 13th
Polanski's Victim: 'Drop the Charges'
Petition for the Release of Roman Polanski
Polanski 'Tired and Depressed' in Swiss Prison
Polanski Moved From Prison for Medical Treatment
HIS DEBT TO SOCIETY IS WAY OVERDUE:
Roman Polanski: A Call Out to Female Directors
Schwarzenegger: No Pardon for Polanski
Support for Polanski Makes My Blood Boil
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BESIDES, HE'S AN IMPORTANT ARTIST:
Support for Polanski Strengthens ... As Does the Backlash
Polanski Docu Director Heads to Switzerland
Polanski Trying to Complete Film From Jail
BESIDES, HE'S A CREEP:
Polanski Supporters Retrench or Retreat
'My Dad Helped Polanski Escape'
Polanski Said He'd Pay $500,000 to End Lawsuit
How a girl's stark words got lost in the Polanski spectacle
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Muscle Might Says
This Polanski debate is getting more and more interesting. Seriously, what goes around comes around. But his actions are outrageous!
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IndieNYer Says
Drug and rape an underage girl (or any age, or gender for that matter), you stand trial and if found guilty, serve out your sentence -- hopefully a very long sentence, like forever.
Any other back story, regardless of how tragic, is irrelevant and immaterial to this crime.
IndieNYer Says
Drug and rape an underage girl then you stand trial and if found guilty, you go to jail and serve out your sentence, hopefully an extremely long sentence -- like forever.
Any other back story, regardless of how tragic, is irrelevant to this crime.
Disgusted Says
Muscle Might,
How would Polanski serving with Manson be "poetic justice" or "what comes around goes around?" You realize that Polanski WAS A VICTIM of Charles Manson right? He wasn't involved with the "Manson Family," his own family --- including his wife and unborn child --- were savagely and brutally murdered by these maniacs.
How on God's Earth would Polanski serving time with Manson be considered "poetic justice?"
You Polanski haters are so sick and twisted. You people just need to get some perspective quickly or stop talking about this case.
Muscle Might Says
Polanski will serve time in the California penal system the same system that houses Charlie Manson. What poetic justice to have Polanski be Crazy Charlies cell mate. Talk about "what goes around comes around".
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