He noted that other courts, including a California appellate court, have ruled that the Oscar winner is a fugitive and must return to Los Angeles for sentencing. Polanski pleaded guilty to unlawful sex with a minor, but he fled Los Angeles on the eve of sentencing in 1978. Judge Scott M. Gordon is shown during a March 20 hearing for People v. Roman Polanski in Los Angeles. 'Just another cover-up': Polanski attorneyPolanski contends emails show that several judges had discussed how Polanski had to return to Los Angeles for sentencing. Previous rulings have stated that the only way Polanski can address his allegations is to return to Los Angeles for his sentencing hearing.

Source: CBC News April 04, 2017 02:47 UTC