Is Roman Polansky’s arrest and extradition a tragedy? Probably - he is a talented filmmaker, but I’ve never known a 13 year old girl (or boy) mature enough to deal with the emotional consequences of a sexual relationship with an adult, and although there may be exceptions children need to be protected by the law. I would hope that the consequences of his conviction are reasonable in view of the particular circumstances of the child and what occurred. The victim, now grown, wants the case dismissed. If that is truly what she wants, it should be honored.