Director Roman Polanski steps down after protestAGENCJA GAZETA Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski has stepped down from his appointment as president of Cesar awards after feminist organisations protested. Director Roman Polanski has turned down the role of president for the prestigious César awards. However French feminist organisation d'Osez le Feminisme spoke out in protest of the appointment. READ MORE:* Roman Polanski relieved after court rejects extradition request over child sex case* Polanski loses bid for sex case dismissal* Polanski's wife on his sex crime* Lawyer denies Polanski ready for US* Roman Polanski speaks out at lastIn a press release d'Osez le Feminisme said "We are nauseated. The appointment of Roman Polanski is an outrageous act to the many victims of rape and sexual assault."

Source: Stuff January 24, 2017 20:52 UTC