Date 24/01/2017 - News People
Roman Polanski has been named president of ceremonies for France?s Cesar Awards.
According to CBS News, it's a decision that quickly drew protests.
The ?Rosemary?s Baby? director fled the U.S. in 1977 to avoid sentencing after he pleaded guilty to raping a 13-year-old girl.
A French feminist organization said in a statement, "We are nauseated. The appointment of Roman Polanski is an outrageous act to the many victims of rape and sexual assault.?