Here's some fun stuff for the Polanski apologists claiming he was railroaded.

From the transcript of Polanski's plea hearing:

Mr. Gunson [The Prosecutor]: . . . Mr Polanski, before you can plead guilty , you must understand the possible direct consequences of your plea. Do you understand you are pleading guilty to a felony?

The Defendant [Polanski: Yes

Mr Gunson: What is the maximum sentence for unlawful sexual intercourse?

The Defendant: It's one to fifteen -- twenty years in State Prison.

. . .

Mr Gunson: Mr Polanski, who do you believe will decide what your sentence will be in this matter?

The Defendant: The Judge.

Mr Gunson: Who do you think will decide whether you get probation?

The Defendant: The Judge.

Mr. Gunson: Who do you think will decide whether the sentence will be a felony or misdemeanor?

The Defendant: The Judge.

Mr. Gunson: Do you understand that at this time, the court has not made any decision about what sentence you will receive?

The Defendant: [No Response]

Mr. Gunson: Do you understand that the Judge has not made any decision?

The Defendant: Yes.

. . .

Mr. Gunson: Do you understand that a legal defense to this crime of Unlawful Sexual intercourse is that the perpetrator believed the female to be 18 years of age or older? Do you understand that?

The Defendant: Yes.

Mr Gunson: On March 10th, 1977 the day you had [unlawful] sexual intercourse with the complaining witness how old did you believe her to be?

[Pause in the proceedings while a discussion off the record ensued at the counsel table between the defendant and his counsel.]

The Defendant: She was 13.

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Mr. Gunson: The District Attorney will make a motion to dismiss the remaining pending charges after sentencing. Other than that promise has anyone made any promises to you, such as a lesser sentence or probation, or any reward? Immunity? A Court recommendation to the Immigration and Naturalization Service, or anything else, in order to get you to plead guilty?

The Defendant: No.

emphasis added
Read the full transcript.

So, what can we learn from this kids? Well:

1.) The claim that Polanski thought he was going to get time served for pleading guilty is bullshit. He admits under oath that he had not been promised a shorter sentence or probation, he knew that the judge was yet to make a determination, and that his sentence could be up to 20 years.

2.) The claim that he didn't know she was 13 is bullshit. He admits under oath here that he knew her age when he committed his crime.