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Roman Polanski is suing the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after being kicked out of the organisation.
The Pianist director was expelled from the Oscars body along with Bill Cosby in May last year.
A lawyer for the fugitive filmmaker said he was expelled “without warning” and with no chance to respond.
The Academy later said in a statement its removal of the Oscar winner was “fair” and it will not reverse the decision. Read more