This story is a week old or so now but Roman Polanski was released from house arrest by the Swiss authorities following some sort of legal wrangle and deal.
Polanski ran away from the USA after having been found guilty of the drugging and rape of a 13 year old girl there.
For decades Polanski hid like all cowards but was caught on a trip to Switzerland.
In any case, he has managed to escape from justice again. What has intrigued me, though, is the press coverage he has been receiving.
I have heard of people who are rightly indignant at Polanski's release since he has not served a sentence for the crime he committed.
There was one person who was interviewed on the BBC World Service network who said that Polanski's release was right and proper because of his contribution to cinema in Europe and around the world. Moreover, this oaf was looking forward to meeting Polanksi in London in the near future ...
Over the last decade or so there has been a massive movement against paedophilia and internet based child pornography sites and images and so on.
I have heard nothing recently to suggest that this man will be subjected to any of the privations currently visited on other convicted paedophiles.
Say what you like, but celebrity reaps many rewards. And another thing, I have watched very few of Polanski's films and the ones that I have, I have probably slept through much of!
DW
