Roman Polanski to face civil trial in LA next year for alleged 1973 rape of teen

Film-maker is accused of rape, sexual battery and intentional affliction of severe emotional distress for alleged incident

Film-maker Roman Polanski will face a civil trial in Los Angeles in 2025 for allegedly raping a teenager in 1973.

Attorney Gloria Allred, who has represented the victims of Jeffery Epstein and Bill Cosby, confirmed in a press conference on Tuesday that a judge has set Polanski’s trial for August 2025.