Roman Polanski Is Granted Bail, Will Be Released to House Arrest

Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski will be released from prison and put under house arrest, pending his extradition to the United States. Swiss authorities said today that Polanski, who has been in prison for two months, will be released to his chalet in Gstaad as soon as he hands over his travel documents and is equipped with an electronic monitoring bracelet. The Swiss Federal Court of Bellizona said Wednesday that it considered the nearly $4.49 million bail, along the electronic...Full Story