Roman Polanski Arrested in Switzerland - Finally

Roman Polanski, director of Rosemary's Baby and several subsequent films, was arrested in Switzerland today 31 years after an international warrant was issued.  His pregnant wife, Sharon Tate, was murdered by the Manson family in 1969.  In 1977, Polanski lured a 13-year-old girl to Jack Nicholson's home, drugged her and raped her.  He was convicted of the unlawful intercourse with a minor back but fled before sentencing.  He has been living the good life in Paris ever since, still directing.  He was not extradited because of France's limited extradition policy with the United States.  Polanski, 76, traveled to Switzerland to attend the Zurich Film Festival where he was to achieve a lifetime achivement award.  He was arrested upon arrival in Switzerland.  Now the United States has to make an extradition request.  Polanski has publically traveled to Switzerland several times since the warrant was issued.  It is unknown why this time was different. 

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