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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"Roman Polanski's Defamation Trial Commences in Paris"

Roman Polanski is being tried in Paris for allegedly defaming British actor Charlotte Lewis by calling her sexual assault allegations against him a "heinous lie" in a 2019 interview. Lewis accused Polanski of sexually assaulting her in 1983 when she was 16, and the trial centers around Polanski's denial of the allegations and his reference to a disputed quote from Lewis. Polanski's legal team has denied the defamation allegations, and the filmmaker remains a controversial figure due to his past legal troubles and ongoing career in the film industry.

via Deadline|

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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"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.

via Variety|

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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"Roman Polanski's Defamation Trial Commences in Paris"

Film director Roman Polanski is facing a defamation trial in Paris brought by British actress Charlotte Lewis, who accused him of sexually assaulting her in 1983. Polanski, who fled the US in 1978 after admitting to having sex with a minor, denies the claims. The lawsuit stems from Polanski's 2019 interview with Paris Match, where he called Lewis's allegations a "heinous lie." The trial is set to proceed without Polanski's presence, as he resides in Paris and will be represented by his legal team.

via BBC.com|

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legalcourt1 year ago•2 min saved

"Roman Polanski's Defamation Trial Begins in Paris Over Allegations by British Actor"

Roman Polanski is facing trial in France over allegations of defaming actress Charlotte Lewis, who accused him of sexually assaulting her in the 1980s. This trial is part of a series of accusations against Polanski, who remains a fugitive from U.S. justice over a 1977 rape case. The director denies all allegations, and the trial revolves around his public denial of Lewis' claims. The case highlights the ongoing legal and public scrutiny surrounding Polanski's alleged misconduct.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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