This is what I too had said. I do not think that the victim can call off the case. But the episode happened reons ago and I think the victim has a right not to have here privacy invaded one more time.

Even if one goes back to the 'anything' goes prevalent at that time, sexual relations with a 13 year old was not. I lived in Israel at the time, but that was never the norm in America. I sincerely hope that norm remains immutable.

Mr. Polanski is a Pedophile. That is illegal and immoral. The point is moot. He will face justice. It is only a matter of time until he runs out of appeals and will be put on trial. I am not saying he is not guilty. He most probably is, and has been convicted.

The question is whether the victim will be willing to tell the truth. Her request to dismiss the charges is understandable but not reassuring. Her inevitable exposure to the media will be distasteful in the extreme.

Of that we can be certain.

Doesn't matter.  Afraid she has no such right.  This is America, Bahu - victims have no rights here, remember?  Only perps have rights.

Anyway he was all ready convicted, he ran before being sentenced. The rape case has been decided so that point is moot. What is relevant is what he will get for it and the charge for fleeing justice (which is a whole other matter).