A French court clears director Roman Polanski of defaming a British actor
A French court ruled Tuesday that filmmaker Roman Polanski did not British actor Charlotte Lewis, who has accused him of raping her as a teenager
By Ap News
Published - May 14, 2024, 08:45 AM ET
Last Updated - May 27, 2024, 12:57 AM EDT
PARIS (AP) —
A French court acquitted filmmaker Roman Polanski Tuesday of defaming a British actor whom he described as a liar after she accused him of sexual assault. The case stems from a 2019 interview with Paris Match magazine, where Polanski allegedly called Charlotte Lewis a liar following her accusations.
The court’s ruling did not address the truth of the rape allegation but focused solely on whether Polanski’s comments in the interview constituted defamation against Lewis. Polanski denied the charges.
The verdict was delivered Tuesday afternoon in a Paris court.
