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Roman Polanski to face civil trial in LA next year for alleged 1973 rape of teen
Film-maker is accused of rape, sexual battery and intentional affliction of severe emotional distress for alleged incident
Attorney Gloria Allred, who has represented the victims of Jeffery Epstein and Bill Cosby, confirmed in a press conference on Tuesday that a judge has set Polanski’s trial for August 2025. “She also alleges that defendant Polanski removed plaintiff’s clothes and he proceeded to sexually assault her, causing her tremendous physical and emotional pain and suffering.” “Our client Jane Doe has demonstrated enormous courage in filing her lawsuit against a famous director who previously pled guilty to a sex crime against a child and then fled to Europe to escape sentencing,” Allred said, adding that the criminal justice system in California has failed to yield a just outcome.
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