VOICED: Polanski free after Swiss reject extradition

Roman Polanski was arrested in Zurich but later released by Swiss authorities who refused to extradite him to the US due to insufficient documentation from the US Justice Department. Polanski's lawyer expressed relief at the decision. Polanski had been under house arrest in Switzerland since 2009, facing charges in the US for unlawful sex with a minor, a case dating back to 1978. Despite the Swiss decision, Polanski risks arrest if he returns to the US.

What was the main reason the Swiss authorities rejected the US extradition request for Polanski?

• The US failed to provide necessary hearing records.

• The US withdrew the request.

• Polanski was already tried in Switzerland.

• The Swiss authorities found him innocent.

How did Polanski's lawyer react to the Swiss decision?

• He decided to appeal the decision.

• He was indifferent.

• He expressed great joy and relief.

• He was disappointed.

What was the impact of the legal proceedings on Polanski's family according to his lawyer?

• They were unaffected.

• They experienced even greater pain.

• They moved to the US.

• They were relieved.

Where was Polanski under house arrest?

• In a French villa.

• In his luxury Swiss chalet.

• In a US detention center.

• In a Swiss prison.

What would happen if Polanski returned to the US?

• He would be free to live without restrictions.

• He would face arrest over his conviction.

• He would be granted a new trial.

• He would be deported to Switzerland.