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Polanski's situation is a bit different - he was charged, pleaded guilty, then fled the country before he was sentenced. The statute of limitations only sets a
by bbanyc 12y ago
Polanski's situation is a bit different - he was charged, pleaded guilty, then fled the country before he was sentenced. The statute of limitations only sets a time limit for when a case can be initiated, not for when it must be completed, and Polanski's case from 1977 is still pending.
- mc32 12y agoThanks for the correction. That makes sense; I'm also glad they don't let him off just because he's famous and adored, he's actively being pursued.