Roman Polanski Rape Victim Samantha Geimer (Photo) Wants Case Dismissed

By: Sammy Rose Saltzman
Topics: Daily Blotter

(AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

NEW YORK (CBS/AP) Roman Polanski's rape victim, Samantha Geimer, who identified herself long ago, is asking that the Oscar-winning director's case be dismissed.

Photos: Roman Polanski

If Polanski is brought to an American court, Geimer, who is now an adult and living with her husband in Hawaii, cannot be forced to testify against him. What she really wants, she says, is for the case to be over. Geimer has already sued him and reached an undisclosed settlement. She filed court papers earlier this year asking the charges against Polanski be dismissed, according to CNN.

But clearly American authorities have different ideas.

Polanski, 76, director of "Chinatown," "Rosemary's Baby" and the Oscar-winning "The Pianist" was arrested Saturday as he arrived in Zurich to receive a lifetime achievement award from a film festival.

Authorities in Los Angeles consider Polanski a convicted felon and fugitive, and a Swiss justice official said there has been an international arrest warrant out on him since 2005.

Back in 1977, the director had pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a then 13-year-old Geimer, who said Polanski performed oral sex, intercourse and sodomy on her after giving her champagne and part of a Quaalude pill at Jack Nicholson's house while the actor was away.

Polanski has called the girl a sophisticated teen who willingly had sex with him. The court didn't see it that way.

He was sent to prison for 42 days, but the judge tried to renege on the plea bargain. On the day of his sentencing in 1978, aware the judge would sentence him to more prison time, Polanski fled to France.

He is currently in a Swiss prison, awaiting a decision on whether he will be extradited to the United States. Swiss officials have said he will likely not be released until a court has ruled - a process that could take weeks.

Photos: Roman Polanski

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by pyradius October 13, 2009 2:25 AM EDT: Okay first off to the dullards that take a jab at this woman's desire to put this behind her.

First off - Who wouldn't want to push forward and leave this past behind them? Second, she has been requesting this LONG before Polanski's capture. Third, you seriously think the media did not approach her regarding this?

He fled, she settled out of court and wants to leave this all in the past. Not too hard to imagine, really. And no, not everyone who is the victim of a crime suddenly wants to make that crime their life's work or champion the cause.; Reply to this comment


by Dreadnut October 2, 2009 10:10 AM EDT: Doesn't the Polanski apologizing media understand it, there is no case to drop. The case was over when he plead guilty. Then he decided to skip town. He should serve the remainder of his sentence then be prosecuted for evading justice.; Reply to this comment


by run2jazz2 October 2, 2009 10:10 AM EDT: Mr. Polanski made movies, there is nothing significant about this to warrant him not being able to serve time for raping of a young women. I don't give a damn how old this girl looked! Once she opens her mouth it should have been a clear indication of her innocents and not for him to rape her. If the bastard would not fled from justice no one would be saying anything if he served his time. Yet Polanski didn't serve his time and now or possibly maybe for the rest of his life in a jail cell. Jerk!; Reply to this comment


by micheleisfree October 2, 2009 7:30 AM EDT: CBS,
I find it repulsive that you put "(Photo)" in the title of this article, then put it on every page of your web site. Is this to attract perverts who want to see the girl Polanski anally raped?
CBS, you are some sick, sick f*ckers.; Reply to this comment


by mejordelahistoria October 2, 2009 12:33 AM EDT: Some of you are two faced. It was ok when David Koresh and his lunatics were sleeping with children and impregnating them. Some of you even took up arms against the government, all those militia people, blew up a federal building and the atlanta olympics. You had no quarrel with that and now that this french guy slept with a 13 years old,(and who knows if it was consensual)you cry to the heavens.....; Reply to this comment

by mejordelahistoria October 2, 2009 12:25 AM EDT

if the victim does not want to press charges, than let the man go. This judge wants publicity, that's all.

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by dwyerzirish October 22, 2009 4:45 PM EDT: You keep making stupid statements mejordalahistoria. There is something called "Age of Consent" and it isn't thirteen. If I ask my three year old if she wants to drink beer she will say yes or no without understanding the distinction. We put these laws in place for a reason, it isn't up to the victim whether to press charges it is up to the state and the state decided to prosecute as they should. Polanski is a felon who plead guilty but has escaped punishment to date. Stop making stupid statements as if you know what you are talking about.


by wdh3007 October 1, 2009 10:32 PM EDT: This rapist needs to rot in prison for his crimes he ran from the law in 77 because he knew it was wrong then just like it is now. The crime no matter how severe then is still a crime today despite how emotionally confused his victim feels. Justice will eventually be served when this guy dies in prison becuase no amount of fame fortune and glory will save him from where he is going.; Reply to this comment


by esq777 October 1, 2009 9:15 PM EDT: It's not just about the rape (although of course that should be more than enough to put this sicko away), it's about fleeing the country to avoid sentencing. This jerk thumbed his nose at our justice system and has lived a pampered life of luxury ever since. He never would have gotten away with it for so long if he wasn't a celebrity. Thankfully his time is up and it's time to pay the piper.; Reply to this comment


by ladyofargonne October 1, 2009 7:29 PM EDT: People know who she is because she identified herself. The law did protect her identity. If she is under media scrutiny now she brought it on herself. Me me me. Great she has gotten over it. How about her parents. If it was my child I would feel like screaming for the rest of my life. How about other victims? If not of Polanski than other people who have suffered abuse. Are they supposed to have gotten over it too? This woman has an opportunity to make a stand for victims' rights many of whom like Mackenzie Phillips go their entire lives without even verbalizing what they went through. If Geimer really has a problem with all the attention on her why doesn't she keep her mouth shut.; Reply to this comment


by RealDeal101 October 1, 2009 4:17 PM EDT: Roman Polanski - Petition asking for "No Preferential Treatment of Polanski" by Teenage Rape Survivor

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/nomeansnomeansnomenasno; Reply to this comment