Roman Polanski will face a US civil trial over the alleged rape of a girl

Roman Polanski to face trial over alleged 1973 rape of a girl. Woman files lawsuit to ‘obtain justice and accountability’ as director denies the allegations against him. Roman Polanski to be tried on charges of rape, sexual assault and murder of a child.

'We're a different kind of society, we see things differently,' actor says in defence of Roman Polanski

Filmmaker Roman Polanski known for movies including Rosemary's Baby and The Piano. He has strenuously denied the woman's allegations and says the lawsuit is unconstitutional. Polanski is known for films including The Piano and Rosemary’s Baby. He says the suit against him is unconstitutional and that the lawsuit should be dropped.