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US Moves to Extradite Polanski

Embassy in Switzerland formally requests director's return

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(Newser) – The American embassy in Switzerland formally requested the extradition of Roman Polanski last night, paving the way for the convicted director to face an American court for the first time since 1977. A tribunal in Zurich will now hold a hearing, although Polanski may appeal to the country's high court if, as expected, they rule in favor of extradition. Earlier this week a court rejected a bail request, saying Polanski posed a flight risk.

Film director Roman Polanski in Montrouge, France, earlier this year.
Film director Roman Polanski in Montrouge, France, earlier this year.   (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)
Director Roman Polanski in Milan earlier this year.
Director Roman Polanski in Milan earlier this year.   (Getty Images)
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DarkFrancis
Oct 23, 09 5:31 AM CDT
It's okay to leave the developments in the Polanski story until there are actual developments. I'm pretty sure everyone's taken the 'attempt to extradite' as read. Reply
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kokuaguy
Oct 23, 09 5:33 AM CDT
Are they deliberately dragging this out as slowly as they possibly can? Get on with it please, so the media can focus on other things. Reply
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prowlerzee
Oct 24, 09 9:12 AM CDT
The hell with due process and real life, entertain gnat-brained kookooguy, pronto!!!!!!
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freethemall
Oct 23, 09 3:51 PM CDT
The (I'm having a brain fart (mental block) what is the common word that means "trite, over used saying?) Any way, the one that applies to this situation is "justice delayed is justice denied". Will one of you please supply me with the word I can't think of? Reply
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freethemall
Oct 23, 09 4:38 PM CDT
Cliche! It finally came to me.
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