Film director Roman Polanski will stand trial in France on March 5, 2024, following the accusations of actress Charlotte Lewis. About informs BFM channel.
Lewis starred in the director’s 1986 film Pirates at the age of 16 and claims to have been harassed by Polanski. He talked about his experiences years later, and in 2019, Polanski denied his accusations in an interview and said that Lewis had lied. In response, the actress accused him of slander.
Polanski came to the attention of law enforcement after February 20, 1977, when he gave illegal substances to Samantha Gailey, who was underage, according to investigators, and then forced her to have oral and anal sex. In March, the filmmaker was detained. He pleaded not guilty, but soon accepted a settlement agreement in exchange for confession. Rumors soon surfaced that the judge did not intend to abide by the contract, and Polanski left the United States without awaiting trial. in 2022 recognizedHe said the case will be investigated.
Polanski has directed more than three dozen films in total.