Roman Polanski Summoned to US Court Over Accusation of Raping a Minor in 1970S

The now 90-year-old film director was served legal documents at his residence in Paris.

Filmmaker Roman Polanski tells reporters he can “breath with relief” after a Polish judge ruled that the law forbids his extradition to the U.S., where in 1977 he pleaded guilty to having sex with a minor, in Krakow, Poland, on Oct. 30, 2015. AP Photo/Jarek Praszkiewicz

Roman Polanski, the acclaimed filmmaker currently entangled in legal battles, faces yet another trial, this time in the United States, for alleged sexual assault. The plaintiff’s lawyer, Gloria Allred, disclosed in a recent press conference that Mr. Polanski’s trial is scheduled to commence on Aug. 4, 2025.

Ms. Allred, accompanied by the plaintiff, referred to as Jane Doe, stated that Mr. Polanski, now aged 90, was served legal documents at his residence in Paris, indicating the commencement of proceedings.