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Associated Press|October 19, 2009

In this Nov. 14 2008 file photo, Polish-born filmmaker Roman Polanski arrives for the opening ceremony at the 8th Marrakech Film Festival in Marrakech. Roman Polanski lost his first bid to win his freedom Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 as the Swiss Justice Ministry rejected an appeal by the 76-year-old to be immediately released from prison, an official said.

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