Roman Polanski Asks Court To Dismiss His Child-Sex Case 30 Years Later

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Academy Award-winning director Roman Polanski has filed a motion to dismiss the child-sex case he was charged with 30 years ago.

Lawyers for the 75-year-old filmmaker have asked the Los Angeles County Superior Court to dismiss their client's case.

Citing evidence revealed in the documentary "Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired," his legal camp argues that there were "misconduct and improper communications" between the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office and the Superior Court, which distorted the legal process of the case.

The said documentary portrays the late Superior Court Judge Laurence Rittenband as a publicity seeker. He was said to have held news conferences and extrajudicial meetings about the case. A former D.A. also admitted to having advised the judge on how to sentence Polanski, even though he was not assigned to the case.

Polanski fled the U.S. in 1978 to avoid facing a prison sentence after he pleaded guilty on having sex with a 13-year-old girl. He has lived in France since then, where he obtained a citizenship in order to avoid extradition to America.

The "Rosemary's Baby" director continues to make films while in the European country. He directed the Oscar-winning 2002 film "The Pianist" and "Oliver Twist" in 2005.