Roman Polanski's attorney has sent a letter to the Academy expressing the director's intent to file a lawsuit against his expulsion from the organization. The filmmaker is contesting that the organization removed his membership without due process.
The film academy has decided to expel actor Bill Cosby and director Roman Polanski. The board of governors is adhering to the new code of conduct, which was adopted during the wake of the allegations against Harvey Weinstein.
The Motion Picture Academy Board approved new standards of conduct on Wednesday. The information will be disclosed to the media and the public early next year.
