"Roman Polanski's Defamation Trial Commences in Paris"

Roman Polanski is facing a defamation trial in Paris brought by British actor Charlotte Lewis, who accused him of defaming her by dismissing her sexual assault allegations as a "heinous lie." Polanski, who has faced multiple accusations of sexual assault, including from Lewis and others, will not be present at the trial. Despite the controversy, he continues to make films and win awards, with his most recent film premiering at the Venice Film Festival in 2023.