Child rapist and film director Roman Polanski was released to house arrest in his Swiss chalet (pictured) today. But when (or if) he is actually extradited and stands trial, how much time is he likely to serve? Polanski’s house arrest sounds like a pretty sweet deal. Whereas the Zurich jail cell where he was in custody “had only a sink, bed, toilet, television and storage compartment,” according to the AP, his chalet in Gstaad has many comforts. Says AP writer Bradley S. Klapper, In Gstaad, Polanski can organize his days as he likes, working on his films and phoning and e-mailing whenever he wants. The Oscar-winning director can receive guests or hold parties at the house and order in gourmet meals. He has views of snowcapped Alpine peaks, spacious rooms and all the amenities of a…
