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Polanski Moved to Secret Location

Rob Quinn — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:37:31 CST

Roman Polanski has been shifted from a Zurich jail to an undisclosed location for "security reasons and personal protection," say Swiss authorities. Polanski will be released to his Alpine chalet today and authorities plan to restrict access to the neighborhood if the media become disruptive. The filmmaker will wear an...

Check Out Polanski's Chalet—Er, Prison

Harry Kimball — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:57:25 CST

Security technicians put the final touches on the electronic monitoring system at Roman Polanski’s Swiss chalet ahead of the director’s arrival there under house arrest. Swiss officials say they await only the arrival of $4.5 million in bail, after which Polanski will be free to leave prison for the...

Polanski to Be Moved to House Arrest

Mary Papenfuss — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:32:56 CST

Swiss authorities have decided not to appeal a decision to grant bail to Roman Polanski and the director will definitely be moved from his prison cell to his chalet in an Alpine resort within days. Polanski will have to wear an electronic bracelet and remain under house arrest during extradition...

Polanski Could Go Free on $4.5M Bail

Harry Kimball — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:25:25 CST

Roman Polanksi may soon be free to take a pricey vacation from jail to his Swiss chalet, with ankle bracelet. A Swiss court has agreed to free him on $4.5 million bail, the BBC reports, provided he surrender his passport and submit to electronic monitoring. He's still behind bars...