"but he's a great artist" (??)

i'm more than a little confused emotionally/morally/ethically/whateverly about roman polanski's recent re-capture. i feel like i've been rooting for the bad guy, but why? i cannot really justify why, if he were anyone else i would think it a great feat even after 30 plus years of pursuit, but not mr. polanski. the only reason i believe is this: fame. he pled guilty to having unlawful sex with a minor (not to drugging her though) and yet all i can think is "he was framed." but was he? i doubt it? i don't know. i can come up with a million excuses for him- but only because he is notable and i respect the work i've seen of his. i guess while i was initially appalled by the statements "let it go it's been 30 years- he's such a great artist," because the reason had in no way any affect on the facts- he being a great artist is irrelevant to him being a rapist. but all i can say is are my reasons any different? i don't think so- am yes i am appalled.