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Extradition
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Sentencing Law and Policy
Roman Polanski’s request to be sentenced in abstentia is denied
Main January 23, 2010Roman Polanski's request to be sentenced in abstentia is deniedThis Los Angeles Times article provides the latest news in the Roman Polanski sentencing saga. Here are the…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Rape victim in Roman Polanski case complaining about prosecutors violating her rights
Main January 21, 2010Rape victim in Roman Polanski case complaining about prosecutors violating her rightsThis new Los Angeles Times article, which is headlined "Victim in Roman Polanski rape case expected…
Sentencing Law and Policy
The latest news on Roman Polanski sentencing debate
Main January 20, 2010The latest news on Roman Polanski sentencing debateThis new CNN article, which is headlined "Lawyers: Polanski doesn't need to be here for sentencing," provides some of the…
Media Law Prof Blog
Polanski Requests To Be Sentenced In Absentia
Roman Polanski's attorney Chad Hummel has asked the judge overseeing the director's case to sentence him in absentia, but Judge Peter Espinoza says he still would like to be persuaded…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Roman Polanski asking to be sentenced in absentia
Main January 6, 2010Roman Polanski asking to be sentenced in absentia As detailed in this new Reuters report, the Roman Polanski case has taken another interesting turn: Fugitive film director…
Media Law Prof Blog
Roman Polanski To Be Released On Bail
Swiss authorities are finishing plans to release director Roman Polanski from prison. He's been granted bail, but must surrender his passport and wear an electronic "bracelet" pending extradition to the…
The Right Coast
Maybe she can get to know Roman Polanski Tom Smith
Tough times for terror ex-lawyer.
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Roman Polanski faces 2 years in prison if returned to L.A., Swiss officials say”
Main October 23, 2009"Roman Polanski faces 2 years in prison if returned to L.A., Swiss officials say" The title of this post is the headline of this new item from…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Friday forum: What kind of sentence would you give to Roman Polanski?
Main October 16, 2009Friday forum: What kind of sentence would you give to Roman Polanski? The question in the title of this post is inspired by this new FindLaw commentary,…
The Right Coast
Roman Polanski detained in CH on US extradition warrant Tom Smith
Positively delightful. You can't begrudge me enjoying the arrest of a rich, glamorous pedophile under these circumstances. Those darn Swiss. They may not be the most charitable people in the…