• Quick note - the problem with Youtube videos not embedding on the forum appears to have been fixed, thanks to ZiprHead. If you do still see problems let me know.

Merged 39th year of Roman Polanski evading rape charges / Roman Polanski looks to clear name

applecorped

Banned
applecorped
Joined
Mar 8, 2008
Messages
20,145
http://macaudailytimes.com.mo/day-history-1977-roman-polanski-charged-rape.html

"In August 1977 Roman Polanski pleaded guilty to having unlawful sex with the 13-year-old girl.
In December of that year he went into prison for a 90-day psychiatric study but was released after 42 days.
Knowing that he faced a possible jail sentence, Polanski jumped bail and fled to France in February 1978."



But he made some good films supposedly. :mad:
 
As she was drugged, this isn't a statutory rape case. Anyway it appears the girl, now a woman, may have gotten bought out and isn't opposed to him returning. Or something.

I hear Michael Jackson paid $40 million to a kid he, ya know, didn't molest.
 
Last edited:
It's a cultural heritage misunderstanding. We shouldn't use our culturally-biased standards to judge the behavior of a Roman.
 
Hey, Ponanski has had it pretty tough since he fled the U.S., locked away, unable to do anything except live in his multiple houses in Europe, and travel to Germany, Spain, Italy, Egypt, Greece and Russia. Its like he's been in prison all this time I tell you! Pure Torture!

And its not like he was guilty of 'rape-rape'.
 
A great example of why stature of limitations exists: to keep cases from dragging on forever. This includes prisoners that escape and evade law enforcement for a length of time far exceeding that which they would've been imprisoned for had they completed their sentence.

Of course this being America i don't think anyone would ever pass up a chance, however remote, to imprison someone for as long as possible for any or no reason.
 
Arcade22 said:
A great example of why stature of limitations exists: to keep cases from dragging on forever. This includes prisoners that escape and evade law enforcement for a length of time far exceeding that which they would've been imprisoned for had they completed their sentence.

Of course this being America i don't think anyone would ever pass up a chance, however remote, to imprison someone for as long as possible for any or no reason.
Click to expand...
Disagree.

Still did it. Time doesn't change this
 
Arcade22 said:
A great example of why stature of limitations exists: to keep cases from dragging on forever. This includes prisoners that escape and evade law enforcement for a length of time far exceeding that which they would've been imprisoned for had they completed their sentence.

Of course this being America i don't think anyone would ever pass up a chance, however remote, to imprison someone for as long as possible for any or no reason.
Click to expand...

I don't get this?
 
Arcade22 said:
A great example of why stature of limitations exists: to keep cases from dragging on forever. This includes prisoners that escape and evade law enforcement for a length of time far exceeding that which they would've been imprisoned for had they completed their sentence.
Click to expand...
It does? I'm not aware of laws that apply the statute of limitations to cases where people have evaded trial and/or serving their sentence. Usually, the law doesn't reward convicted criminals for subsequent criminal actions, but if you've got evidence for such I'm definitely interested.
 
theprestige said:
Yeah, but is Roman Polanski's legacy tainted?
Click to expand...

It doesn't appear to have been greatly affected.

Compare high-profile entertainment figures in the UK who have been convicted, sentenced and have served or are serving a sentence for sex crimes.

Gary Glitter: glam-rock star who continued to have a loyal following into the late-90s.

Stuart Hall: TV game-show presenter and sports commentator.

Rolf Harris: TV presenter, singer and artist. After a decade or two of initial popularity, had perhaps run out of steam. Then hosting a prime-time animal rescue programme which ran for a decade from the mid-90s, appearances at rock festivals, and even painting the Queen, went a big way to elevating him to national treasure status.

The reputation of all three is trashed beyond repair, not helped by the fact that none of them has shown contrition.

There's also Jimmy Savile, though the extent of his activity wasn't made public till after his death. But the fact he raised close to £40 million for charitable causes is of little consequence now.
 
Last edited:
Segnosaur said:
Hey, Ponanski has had it pretty tough since he fled the U.S., locked away, unable to do anything except live in his multiple houses in Europe, and travel to Germany, Spain, Italy, Egypt, Greece and Russia. Its like he's been in prison all this time I tell you! Pure Torture!

And its not like he was guilty of 'rape-rape'.
Click to expand...

You are so right! And having to endure continued sex with girls . . . er . . . beautiful women, continue to make movies if he wants, din and live in luxury.

The courts should be ashamed of how they have made him lower his standards. He can't even go to Disneyland or shop on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.
 
Arcade22 said:
A great example of why stature of limitations exists: to keep cases from dragging on forever. This includes prisoners that escape and evade law enforcement for a length of time far exceeding that which they would've been imprisoned for had they completed their sentence.

Of course this being America i don't think anyone would ever pass up a chance, however remote, to imprison someone for as long as possible for any or no reason.
Click to expand...

gabeygoat said:
I don't get this?
Click to expand...

That's because there is absolutely nothing even remotely close to the truth in that post. If so, I'd like to to see evidence for any of the claims made.
 
cullennz said:
Is that like ISIS and cutting people's heads off?
Click to expand...

Pretty much, yeah. It works all over the place. Got a lion killing your cows? From the lion's point of view, it's just using available resources.

Roman Polanski, culture warrior.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Back
Top Bottom