Festival says director Polanski in Swiss custody

It seems everyone is upset, at least in the film industry over the arrest of Mr. Polanski.

Do they realize he is a sex offender?  The film industry that loves to degrade peoples lives with documentaries that expose supposed crimes done.  Some may say he was not guilty, but he is guilty of one crime.  Being a fugitive.  He fled the US before being sentenced on the crime he was found guilty of.  Claiming it was unjust, he should have stayed, and faced the music.  This is what appeals courts are for.

If I was the film festival, I would not praise him.  Is this any different than catholic priests accused of molestation of children?  Should we not punish just because they do a good job filming movies?