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Roman Polanski denied bail in Switzerland

October 6, 2009 14:25
Roman Polanski

ByJessica Elgot, Jessica Elgot

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Roman Polanski has been denied bail after his arrest in Switzerland while the US authorities attempt to secure his extradition for the rape of a 13-year-old girl in 1978.

Folco Galli, spokesman for the Swiss Justice Ministry said the film director’s request had been denied because it was feared he would flee the country.

It is now likely that Mr Polanski will remain in prison until any extradition process has been completed. The US has 60 days to file the request, and Mr Polanski is expected to appeal against any request made.

Zurich prosecutor Dieter Jann said he believed that any extradition would be hard for Mr Polanski to fight, and that Switzerland had correctly followed procedure.