Judge says Polanski must return to US for sentencing

A judge on Friday said fugitive film director Roman Polanski must return to the United States to be sentenced for having sex with a 13-year-old girl.

Polanski dismissal rejected

In a case that has polarised public passions, director Roman Polanski did not win his freedom on Monday for a 32-year-old sex offence.

Swiss won't release Polanski before Friday

Swiss authorities will not release Roman Polanski into house arrest at his luxury Alpine chalet before Friday, the government said on Tuesday.

Swiss ready Polanski's chalet for house arrest

Security experts on Saturday started preparing Roman Polanski's Alpine chalet for the movie director's house arrest.

Swiss court grants Roman Polanski bail

Roman Polanski awaited release from a Swiss prison on Thursday after a court granted him a $4,5-million dollar bail.

Polanski victim calls to dismiss case

The victim in the Roman Polanski child sex case has renewed calls for the case against the director to be dismissed.

US formally asks Swiss to extradite Polanski

The United States has formally asked Switzerland to extradite film director Roman Polanski, the Swiss Justice Ministry said on Friday.

Polanski may choose to face US justice, says lawyer

Film director Roman Polanski may decide to face justice in the US to avoid lengthy extradition procedures, one of his lawyers said on Wednesday.

Swiss court rejects Polanski bid for release

A Swiss court rejected on Tuesday a bid by film director Roman Polanski for release on bail as the risk was too high he would flee.

Swiss deny Polanski release on bail

Swiss authorities denied a request to release film director Roman Polanski on bail after he was arrested in September, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.