On Tuesday, former WABC 7 sportscaster Marvell Scott pleaded not guilty to charges including statutory rape of a 14-year-old girl, with his lawyer claiming that he had been set up by a child prostitute and a pimp. Now Scott is speaking out, telling the Post, "I will definitely be vindicated in court. I have no doubt in my mind." more ›

Former WABC 7 sportscaster Marvell Scott pleaded not guilty to second-degree rape yesterday, claiming he was the victim of a "ruse." His attorney Richard Portale said, "This case boils down to an attempt to shake down Dr. Scott by a pimp and his two prostitutes. And now Dr. Scott is forced to defend himself in court.” more ›

Former WABC 7 sportscaster Dr. Marvell Scott was charged with second-degree rape for an "alleged encounter with a 14-year-old prostitute" in 2008. According to the Journal News, Scott turned himself into the Manhattan DA's office and will be arraigned later. His lawyer says that Scott has been cooperating with the prosecutors, adding, "This is nothing but a shakedown by the prostitute and her pimp." more ›

After the French Foreign Minister denounced the Swiss arrest—by way of U.S. arrest warrant for the 1977 rape of a 13-year-old— of filmmaker Roman Polanski by saying, "In the same way that there is a generous America that we like, there is also a scary America that has just shown its face," now the French government has offered a more measured view. According to Arts Beat, a French government spokesman said, "Roman Polanski is neither above or below the law... We have a judicial proceeding underway that is a serious affair, the rape of a minor, for which the American and Swiss justice systems are carrying on their work." more ›

Film director Roman Polanski, currently held in Swiss custody on a U.S. arrest warrant for the 1977 rape of a 13-year-old girl, will fight extradition, according to his lawyer. Herve Temine said, "Taking into account the extraordinary conditions of his arrest, his Swiss lawyer will seek his freedom without delay. He was shocked, dumbfounded, but he is in a fighting mood and he is very determined to defend himself." more ›