Roman Polanksi Granted Bail but Still in Jail

Oscar-winning filmmaker just can't catch a break as Swiss court accepts bail offer but won't release him just yet

Sorry, Kirstie Alley. It seems the Free Roman Polanski Brigade has won out. Or has it?

A Swiss court today accepted the Oscar-winning filmmaker's $4.5 million cash bail deal that would allow him to leave a Zurich jail for house arrest and electronic monitoring at his Swiss Chalet.

Naturally, Swiss authorities aren't so keen on the idea of letting their prize catch go, given his history of running from the law. Two previous requests by his attorneys were rejected outright.

This time, however, the price was right. But the 72-year-old won't be getting his Thanksgiving yet. The Justice Ministry says it will continue to keep The Pianist director in lock-up until deciding whether to appeal the bail decision to Switzerland's highest court—officials have 10 days to decide whether to challenge his release.