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Filmmaker Roman Polanski on trial in Paris on defamation charges

French-Polish director Roman Polanski, pictured in May 2017 AFP

Filmmaker Roman Polanski will face a defamation trial on Tuesday in France for questioning the veracity of the sexual assault allegations made by actress Charlotte Lewis.

The 90-year-old Franco-Polish director, currently residing in Paris, is not expected to appear in court; he will instead be represented by his legal team. Charlotte Lewis (56), who resides in the United Kingdom, will be present at the trial.

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