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Swiss Shoot Down Polanski's Freedom Bid

Says director would likely flee

By the Associated Press

Posted Oct 6, 2009 7:53 AM CDT

(AP) – The Swiss Justice Ministry has rejected an appeal from Roman Polanski to be released from prison pending his possible extradition to the United States. The government believes there is a high risk that Polanski might flee if released from custody, a military spokesman tells the... Read full story »

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