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France movie director Roman Polanski face civil trial in LA next year for alleged 1973 rape teen

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French-Polish film director, Roman Polanski will face a civil trial in Los Angeles in 2025 for allegedly raping a teenager in 1973.

The unnamed plaintiff announced her suit and the Aug. 4, 2025, trial date during a news conference with attorney Gloria Allred on Tuesday, when they detailed her accusation that Polanski supplied her with alcohol and raped her in his Los Angeles home when she was 16.

The plaintiff, referred to as Jane Doe in the lawsuit, initially made her accusation in 2017 under the pseudonym Robin M. after a woman who’d accused Polanski of raping her in 1977, at age 13, asked a judge to dismiss that criminal case against him. The case was not dismissed.

Allred, reading from the lawsuit, said, “Plaintiff remembers waking up in Defendant’s bed with him lying in the bed next to her.”

“He told her that he wanted to have sex with her. Plaintiff, though groggy, told Defendant ‘No.’ She told him, ‘Please don’t do this.’”

 

The plaintiff, according to court documents, claims Polanski ignored her pleas, assaulted her and then drove her home.

 

During the news conference, Allred said she doubted that Polanski would appear at the trial. The “Rosemary’s Baby” director, now 90, fled the United States in 1978 before criminal proceedings began in the alleged rape of Samantha Gailey (now Geimer).

 

“He is not coming back,” Allred told the media Tuesday. “But this is a civil lawsuit. He does not have to appear.”

In a statement to Variety, Polanski’s attorney said the director “strenuously denies the allegations in the lawsuit and believes that the proper place to try this case is in the courts.”

She was able to file suit against him as “Jane Doe” last June under a California law that extended the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases.

The trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court is expected to last 10 days, according to the judge.

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Priscilla Ojo Makes Glamorous Return to Nigeria After Tanzanian Getaway

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Nigerian socialite Priscilla Ojo has returned home in style after a romantic escapade in Tanzania with her beau, singer Juma Jux.

The stunning influencer announced her arrival with a series of sultry snaps, showcasing her impeccable fashion sense. Donning a bold red ensemble, complete with a daring slit and matching handbag, Priscilla exuded confidence and glamour. Her flawless makeup and polished nails perfectly complemented her chic outfit.

Friends and family eagerly welcomed Priscilla back, including close friend Enioluwa Adeoluwa, who promised a celebratory lunch date. Her doting mother, Iyabo Ojo, was overjoyed to have her daughter home.

Priscilla’s captivating photos have fans buzzing, eager for more updates from the stylish influencer.

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CardiB quits alcohol after 32nd Birthday

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Cardi B has made a bold declaration. She’s quitting alcohol for good! After celebrating her 32nd birthday in style with a lavish party in New York City, the American rapper took to Instagram to share her vow. In a hilarious video, Cardi B exclaimed, “I will never, ever drink again. I will never. Pray for me. Wait, I’m still drunk”.

This decision comes at a time when Cardi B is navigating personal turmoil. She recently welcomed her third child with estranged husband Offset, and the couple’s separation has been making headlines. Offset has alleged infidelity during her pregnancy, which Cardi B has yet to publicly address.

Despite the challenges, Cardi B’s fans are rallying around her, encouraging her to stay committed to her newfound resolve. Her birthday celebration, dubbed “Bardi in the City,” was a star-studded affair, with friends and family in attendance.

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T.I.’s son, King Harris, arrested in Dunwoody

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DUNWOODY, Ga. – Atlanta rapper T.I.’s son, Clifford “King” Harris, Jr., was arrested in Dunwoody on Monday.

According to jail records, there was a warrant out for King’s arrest in Pickens County for failure to appear in court.

He was charged in August 2022 with speeding, knowingly driving a motor vehicle on a suspended license and driving under the influence of drugs.

In September 2024, there was an arraignment notice returned and a bench warrant issued.

King Harris attends “Trapper Of The Year” Art Exhibit Unveiling Honoring MoneyBagg Yo at Trap Music Museum on March 24, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

 

The day after he was arrested in Dunwoody and taken to the DeKalb County Jail, King was released to Pickens County and there was a recall ordered for the bench warrant.

His current status is unknown.

 

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