Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Entertainment
Dani Anguiano in Los Angeles

Roman Polanski to face civil trial in LA next year for alleged 1973 rape of teen

Roman Polanski, 90, has been a fugitive from the US for decades since fleeing the country to avoid sentencing after he admitted to the rape of a 13-year-old in 1977.
Roman Polanski, 90, has been a fugitive from the US for decades since fleeing the country to avoid sentencing after he admitted to the rape of a 13-year-old in 1977. Photograph: AP

Film-maker Roman Polanski will face a civil trial in Los Angeles in 2025 for allegedly raping a teenager in 1973.

Attorney Gloria Allred, who has represented the victims of Jeffery Epstein and Bill Cosby, confirmed in a press conference on Tuesday that a judge has set Polanski’s trial for August 2025.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.