Official says Swiss court likely to rule in 2-3 weeks on Roman Polanski's request for bailNovember 17th, 2009 Swiss ruling on Polanski bail likely in 2-3 wksBELLINZONA, Switzerland — Switzerland's highest criminal court is expected to decide in two or three weeks whether to release film director Roman Polanski on bail pending a decision on his extradition to the United States, a court official said Tuesday. U.S. authorities want Polanski to face justice in California for a sex case 32 years ago.
Official says Swiss court to rule in 2-3 weeks on Roman Polanski's request for bailNovember 17th, 2009 Swiss court to rule on Polanski bail in 2-3 weeksBELLINZONA, Switzerland — A Swiss court will decide in two or three weeks whether to release film director Roman Polanski on bail pending a decision on his extradition to the United States, a court official said Tuesday. The Swiss Criminal Court will announce its decision after the ruling, said spokeswoman Mascia Gregori Al-Barafi.
Tribal, Dalit women bear brunt of climate changeNovember 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Marginalised groups, especially women, who are heavily dependent on natural resources for their livelihood are bearing the brunt of climate change that hardly affects those staying in cities, it was evident at a public hearing organised here Wednesday. Rural households, that are most affected by climate change, are also learning to slowly adapt to the changes in their lifestyle and agricultural practices, women and NGOs members said.
Swiss court confirms that Polanski has appealed again to be released from prison on bailNovember 3rd, 2009 Swiss court receives latest Polanski bail offerBELLINZONA, Switzerland — The Swiss Criminal Court says director Roman Polanski has filed a new bail appeal to be released from prison. Confirmation of Polanski's request came Tuesday, a day after the filmmaker's French lawyer said the filing included "adequate guarantees" including cash that he would not flee justice if released.
California appellate court sets oral arguments for December in Roman Polanski caseNovember 2nd, 2009 Oral arguments scheduled in Polanski's CA appealLOS ANGELES — A California appeals court is stepping into the Roman Polanski case. The California Second District Court of Appeal on Monday set oral arguments in the case for Dec.
Swiss reject new higher Polanski bail appeal, still think his flight risk is too highOctober 30th, 2009 Swiss reject new higher bail offer from PolanskiGENEVA — Swiss authorities rejected a new higher offer of bail from imprisoned director Roman Polanski, saying Friday they still think the risk is too high that he would flee the country. Justice Ministry spokesman Folco Galli said the offer was not made in cash and failed to address concerns that the 76-year-old filmmaker would flee Switzerland as he awaits a decision on whether he will be extradited to the United States for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl.
Switzerland says US formally asks for Roman Polanski's extradition in decades-old sex caseOctober 23rd, 2009 US files Polanski extradition request in sex caseGENEVA — The United States has asked Switzerland to hand over Roman Polanski to authorities in California, where he could serve up to two years in prison for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl, Swiss and U.S. authorities said Friday.
AP NewsBreak: Swiss defend telling US about Polanski's arrival in Zurich, leading to arrestOctober 21st, 2009 AP NewsBreak: Swiss defend Polanski tipoff to USGENEVA — Swiss officials tipped off the United States and set in motion the arrest of director Roman Polanski last month in his decades-old child sex case, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press. On Wednesday, a top Swiss official defended the move.
Swiss orders Polanski kept in jail; bail, house arrests offers deemed to pose flight riskOctober 20th, 2009 Swiss court orders Polanski kept in jailGENEVA — Roman Polanski lost his appeal Tuesday to be released from jail, as a Swiss court rejected multiple offers from the 76-year-old director to post bail or go under house arrest to reassure authorities that he would stay in the country. The Federal Criminal Court said Polanski poses too "high" a flight risk to be freed and that even his Swiss chalet in the luxury resort of Gstaad was insufficient collateral to guard against his escape.
AP NewsBreak: Records show Swiss tipped US to Roman Polanski's imminent arrival in ZurichOctober 20th, 2009 AP NewsBreak: Swiss tipped US to Polanski tripLOS ANGELES — The arrest of Roman Polanski in his decades-old child sex case was set in motion last month by Swiss authorities, who informed federal officials that the fugitive director was expected in Zurich for a film festival and asked if the U.S. would be submitting a request for his arrest, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
Sarkozy slams the Swiss for Polanski arrestOctober 17th, 2009 NEW YORK - French President Nicolas Sarkozy has offered his support to Hollywood filmmaker Roman Polanski who has been detained by Swiss authorities for a sex offence. Sarkozy has insisted that a 76-year-old man should not have been arrested for crimes he committed 32 years ago, reports hollywood.com.
Swiss Justice Ministry rejects Roman Polanski's appeal to be released from prisonOctober 6th, 2009 Swiss reject Polanski's bid for prison releaseBERN, Switzerland — Roman Polanski lost his first bid to win his freedom Tuesday as the Swiss Justice Ministry rejected an appeal by the 76-year-old to be immediately released from prison, an official said. "We continue to be of the opinion that there is a high risk of flight," said ministry spokesman Folco Galli, explaining the decision.
Swiss Justice Ministry to decide on Polanski release request this week, official saysOctober 6th, 2009 Swiss gov't to decide on Polanski release appealGENEVA — Roman Polanski will find out this week whether he will be granted an unlikely release from prison pending his possible extradition to the U.S. for having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977, a Swiss official said Tuesday.
Film Festival: Roman Polanski taken into Swiss custody on 1978 US arrest warrantSeptember 30th, 2009 Festival says director Polanski in Swiss custodyZURICH — Director Roman Polanski was taken into custody, Swiss police confirmed Sunday, on a 1978 U.S. arrest warrant for having sex with a 13-year-old girl.
Swiss hold Roman Polanski in anticipation of possible extradition to US over 1977 sex caseSeptember 30th, 2009 Swiss detain Polanski on US arrest requestZURICH — The Swiss Justice Ministry says director Roman Polanski is being held by Swiss authorities ahead of his possible extradition to the United States for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl. The ministry says in a statement that Polanski was arrested Saturday upon arriving in Zurich.
