Celebrity Justice
Polanski's Lawyer -- Ready for a Fight

After 30 years on the run, Roman Polanski is finally behind bars -- but, according to his lawyer, he ain't staying there.

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Polanski's attorney, Herve Temime, called into "GMA" this morning to say his client is in "very good shape" and believes it will be possible for him "to obtain his freedom."

The director was taken into custody by Swiss authorities trying to enter Switzerland on Saturday. He was captured on a 30-year-old warrant after he pled guilty in 1977 to having unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.



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1. He should be brought back to the USA and tried. If he's found guilty, he should go to jail, if he's found not guilty, then he's free to return to Switzerland. Either way, if he's innocent, he's got nothing to worry about. The fact that he's seems to be worrying would imply guilt.

Posted at 9:43AM on Sep 28th 2009 by jaicebyrne01

2. Hang him HIGH by his snutz in mexico.he suck

Posted at 9:45AM on Sep 28th 2009 by 000

3. What took the US so long to get this guy? He has been in the public eye for about 30 years, and they couldn't find him?! Such a joke!

Posted at 12:18PM on Sep 28th 2009 by KELC

4. Arrest him and bring him back to the US to face charges.

Posted at 9:45AM on Sep 28th 2009 by janicebyrne01

5. This man is a Monster. He claims he fled the Country because the Judge was a Jerk. The American Justice System only employes Jerk Judges. I am not a lawyer and I have found that it is easy to have a Bias Judge kicked off your Case. I love filing RECUSALS. This Stupid Lawyer that claims he is ready for a Fight better get ready for the Women Rights Groups in this Country. He had the Financial Resouces and 30 Years to resolve this matter. We all know that all he had to do was to have this same stupid Lawyer filing something on this case instead of running like the RAPIST THAT HE IS. Yes, RAPIST can be successful professionals, but the sickness that made him attack a 13 year old girl is still with him. And he has probably used his celebrity and wealth to RAPE AGAIN. If they did a CSI on this Jerk, I bet they will find additional Victims. RAPIST....RAPIST....RAPIST....RAPIST....RAPIST....RAPIST.....RAPIST...RAPIST....RAPIST....RAPIST....RAPIST....RAPIST...RAPIST...RAPIST....RAPIST....RAPIST....RAPIST.......Did I mention that he is a Rapist?

Posted at 9:54AM on Sep 28th 2009 by ASSHOLINA

6. Rape is on the rise,not the decline. Usually a rapist commits serval offenses before they are caught. Polanski, is a criminal and it does not matter what he went through as a child, or, an adult, rape is a crime! He ran off to France as a coward. They allowed this man to just do his artistic work and not be responsible for his crime! The child was 13. His lawyer will use every excuse in the book to hlep keep this rapists on the streets. The lawyer will not just tell the world this man is responsible and will do the right thing and take what ever punishemnt the law allows.A message has to be sent to wpuld be rapists ,YOuw ill be caught and You will be punished. It does not matter if you are a artist, or, a banker ,or, unemployed ,YOu will be responsible for your actions. I hope Polanski does not feel the need to rape his lawyers daughter!

Posted at 10:12AM on Sep 28th 2009 by jean

7. Just curious...does the statute of limitations apply in this case? It has been 30+ years since the incident - just wondering...

Thanks!

Posted at 10:04AM on Sep 28th 2009 by Curious

8. No statute of limitations does not apply. He plead guilty, then fled the country before he was sentenced.

Got to love the French & Polish Govts. they say he is such a great person (I guess rape at 13 is good there).

Posted at 10:10AM on Sep 28th 2009 by Lou

9. this man belongs in jail and has for a long, long time...it sickens me that he has gotten away with this for 30 years...how many other 13 year olds did this perv stick his no no into.

Posted at 10:11AM on Sep 28th 2009 by mark-allen

10. Why does that idiot keep commenting "Balls" and a half wit keep posting recipes? It's not funny or clever knob heads

Posted at 10:13AM on Sep 28th 2009 by wedwivwage

11. Let him play his snut flute in a mexican jail while hanging by them untill they rip off.he lokes2 hurt little girls? let him feel some pain untill his snut sack goes south than send him back to the court room like a zombie just like they did to those who fought nam war pigs.

Posted at 10:14AM on Sep 28th 2009 by 000

12. 4. Just curious...does the statute of limitations apply in this case? It has been 30+ years since the incident - just wondering...

Thanks!

Posted at 10:04AM on Sep 28th 2009 by Curious

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The statute of limitations doesn't apply. He's not under arrest for the rape. He already plead guilty to that. The arrest is because he's been a fugitive from justice for fleeing the country before sentencing.

His lawyer says he can get Polanski freed, but the fact is that it's been a possibility for some time. He's just been too much of a coward to come back to the States and get it cleared up.

Posted at 10:14AM on Sep 28th 2009 by Maniacal Zebra

13. 10. Why does that idiot keep commenting "Balls" and a half wit keep posting recipes? It's not funny or clever knob heads

Posted at 10:13AM on Sep 28th 2009 by wedwivwage

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Because they are actually quite worthless in real life. They believe that if they do this idiotic crap here, it makes them worthwhile, but they are too delusional to know better.

Posted at 10:16AM on Sep 28th 2009 by Maniacal Zebra

14. maybe they'll make an example of him!

Posted at 11:06AM on Sep 30th 2009 by di

15. Thanks to those who answered my question about the statute of limitations. Now I've got a clearer picture - appreciate the information.

Posted at 10:19AM on Sep 28th 2009 by Curious

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