Roman Polanski Summoned to US Court Over Accusation of Raping a Minor in 1970S

Roman Polanski, the acclaimed filmmaker currently entangled in legal battles, faces yet another trial, this time in the United States, for alleged sexual assault. The plaintiff’s lawyer, Gloria Allred, disclosed in a recent press conference that Mr. Polanski’s trial is scheduled to commence on Aug. 4, 2025. Ms. Allred, accompanied by the plaintiff, referred to as Jane Doe, stated that Mr. Polanski, now aged 90, was served legal documents at his residence in Paris, indicating the commencement of proceedings. The Los Angeles Superior Court set the trial date on March 8, as confirmed by Ms. Allred. Despite Mr. Polanski’s fugitive status from American jurisdiction, Ms. Allred expressed the intention to depose him, albeit acknowledging uncertainties surrounding his participation....