US formally asks Swiss to extradite Polanski

The United States has formally asked Switzerland to extradite film director Roman Polanski, the Swiss Justice Ministry said on Friday.

Polanski may choose to face US justice, says lawyer

Film director Roman Polanski may decide to face justice in the US to avoid lengthy extradition procedures, one of his lawyers said on Wednesday.

Swiss court rejects Polanski bid for release

A Swiss court rejected on Tuesday a bid by film director Roman Polanski for release on bail as the risk was too high he would flee.

Swiss deny Polanski release on bail

Swiss authorities denied a request to release film director Roman Polanski on bail after he was arrested in September, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Decision on Polanski release appeal expected soon

Roman Polanski will find out this week whether he will be granted an unlikely release from prison pending his possible extradition to the US.

Polanski sex case arrest provokes backlash in Hollywood

US women have attacked the film world's backing for director who again faces threat of trial for unlawful sex with 13-year-old girl in 1977.

The art of the matter

Roman Polanski's arrest on a 32-year-old charge of having sex with a minor has outraged the French government and film community, reports Jon Henley.

Schwarzenegger: No special treatment for Polanski

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said on Thursday that movie director Roman Polanski should be treated like anyone else in facing sentencing.

Polanski was hunted by US prosecutors for 31 years

US prosecutors have revealed details of their 31-year hunt for Roman Polanski including failed attempts to arrest him in the UK, Canada and Thailand.

Polanski appeals against extradition over sex case

Lawyers for director Roman Polanski lodged an appeal with a Swiss court on Tuesday against his arrest on a United States extradition warrant.

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