Woody Allen, Pedro Almodovar and Martin Scorsese have “demanded the immediate release” of fellow filmmaker Roman Polanski, who was arrested in Switzerland on a U.S. arrest warrant related to a 1977 child sex charge
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France shows support for Polanski after sex crime arrest
French authorities expressed solidarity with Roman Polanski’s family Monday after authorities arrested the filmmaker on a 1970s sexual-offense charge involving a 13-year-old girl. French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said he hoped authorities would respect Polanski’s rights “and that the affair (will) come to a favorable resolution,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Suicide bomber kills tribal leader, bodyguards
A pro-government tribal leader and three other people were killed Monday when a suicide bomber rammed his car into their vehicle in northwest Pakistan, authorities said.
Fans warned of fake World Cup tickets
FIFA is warning soccer fans to beware of fraudulent online ticket sales for the 2010 World Cup as it works with international agencies to address the problem. “Many unauthorized operators are exploiting ..
Profile: Tumultuous Polanski always in spotlight
Roman Polanski is regarded as one of the finest directors of his generation, winning an Oscar for “The Pianist” and nominations for “Tess” and “Rosemary’s Baby,” but he is probably as equally well known for his own tumultuous life. Polanski, who was arrested Saturday in Switzerland on a U.S.
Polanski arrested in connection with rape charge
Filmmaker Roman Polanski has been arrested in Switzerland on an arrest warrant issued 31 years ago in connection with a rape charge. The Academy Award-winning director pleaded guilty in 1977 to having sex with a 13-year-old girl in the United States, but fled the country before he could be sentenced
Man unhurt after sneaking into bear exhibit at zoo
A man snuck into the grizzly bear exhibit at the San Francisco Zoo Saturday but was rescued immediately afterward without incident, authorities said.
5 Illinois family members were beaten to death, sheriff says
All five members of a family found slain inside a Beason, Illinois, home early this week were victims of blunt-force trauma, police said Thursday. A pathologist determined that the five — Raymond Gee, 46; Ruth Gee, 39; and three children — had been beaten to death, Logan County Sheriff Steve Nichols told reporters
Randy Quaid, wife arrested over hotel bill
Actor Randy Quaid and his wife, Evi, were arrested in Texas on Thursday. They’re accused of skipping out on a $10,000 hotel bill, authorities said