The director Roman Polanski, who was convicted of unlawful sex with a minor in the 1970s and fled the country before being sentenced, was recently expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group that awards the Oscars. He’s argued that his expulsion is unfair as he wasn’t given a chance to defend himself. Which comes closer to your view? | Daily Question

The director Roman Polanski, who was convicted of unlawful sex with a minor in the 1970s and fled the country before being sentenced, was recently expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group that awards the Oscars. He’s argued that his expulsion is unfair as he wasn’t given a chance to defend himself. Which comes closer to your view? Published on May 10, 2018 → Survey conducted on May 10, 2018 on 8424 U.S. adults

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The Academy was right to expel Polanski as they did

56%

The Academy should have asked Polanski to provide any evidence before making their decision

21%

The Academy was wrong to expel Polanski at all

3%

Other/Not sure

20%

The Academy was right to expel Polanski as they did

56%

The Academy should have asked Polanski to provide any evidence before making their decision

21%

The Academy was wrong to expel Polanski at all

3%

Other/Not sure

20%