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Is It Unseemly That Filmmakers Are Calling For Polanski's Release?
There's no question that Roman Polanski is one of the greatest living directors. It's also clear that he's had tragedy in his life: he survived the Holocaust as a child in Poland and grieved the murder of his pregnant wife Sharon Tate by Charles Manson followers in 1969.
But no matter how mishandled his legal case was in the '70s after he plead guilty to having unlawful sexual relations with a 13-year-old after giving her champagne and part of a quaalude — he has evaded punishment and lived a life of luxury as a celebrated artist in Europe for over 30 years.
Should Authorities Drop the Polanski Case If Victim Wishes?
It's been more than 30 years since celebrated director Roman Polanski, then 43, plead guilty to having unlawful sex with a 13 year old, after apparently giving champagne and part of a qualude to her. He served 42 days in a maximum security prison and, right before sentencing, fled the country when the media-conscious judge presiding over the case voiced his desire to give him another 48 days.
Over the weekend, Polanski was arrested at the Zurich airport and awaits the Swiss court's decision on whether or not he will be extradited to the United States.
Should Child Rapists Be Executed?
As a mom, it sickens me to think anyone would hurt a child, but people do. A debate was waged, with even the presidential candidates weighing in as of late, on whether child rapists should be given the death penalty despite the Supreme Court's recent decision that it is unconstitutional. At the center of the controversy was Louisiana man, Patrick Kennedy who was sentenced to death for raping his 8-year-old stepdaughter in 1998; A crime so brutal that the girl had to undergo surgery.
Sexing Up Kids to Prevent Statutory Rape?
Who wouldn't raise an eyebrow over these digitally altered ads of prepubescent girls in buxom bodies?
Created by SERVE ad agency to help raise awareness about statutory rape in Wisconsin, do you think these images help or hinder the cause?
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Are You Interested in the Roman Polanski Arrest Drama?
Filmmaker Roman Polanski, who fled the US 32 years ago to avoid sentencing in a statutory rape trial, was arrested last week in Switzerland on the request of US authorities.
Marina Zenovich, the director of the documentary based on Polanski's case Wanted and Desired, has expressed interest in filming more footage of the current happenings, with Brett Ratner coming on to produce it.
There's simultaneous support and protest for Polanski's release, with much of the support coming from fellow filmmakers.
Gap promotes Statutory Rape
Daily Mail reports that Joss Stone, the new face of The Gap is moving in with her 25 year old music producing boyfriend. Tisk tisk tisk - they will not just be living in sin, they are technically committing statutory rape. Nice move Gap - promote young things living with much older men - is that the All American image you want to promote.Front Page: Palin Says Letterman Joke About Statutory Rape
- Governor Sarah Palin ripped into Matt Lauer on the Today show, saying David Letterman's joke was "about the statutory rape of my 14-year-old daughter" and that Lauer was "extremely naive" if he believed otherwise. — Entertainment Weekly
- Record turnout is expected today for Iran's presidential elections, as three candidates try to oust President Ahmadinejad. — New York Times
- Obama gives up on bringing Gitmo detainees to US.
College Student Goes Undercover to Stop Abortion
Lila Rose, a 20-year-old student at UCLA, has dedicated her life to ending abortion. At the age of 15, Lila founded Live Action, a nonprofit that uses new media to spread the pro-life message. In this video, Lila poses as a 14-year old looking for an abortion after her 31-year-old boyfriend got her pregnant.
DearSugar Needs Your Help: I'm Worried For My Daughter
DearSugar and Distraught Debbie need your help. Her 28-year-old daughter is involved with a man with a shady past. Although she doesn't doubt his love for her, she's concerned for her future.
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