Should Roman Polanski be forgiven?

Hi. Now I know this is an extremely hot and real-life disturbing topic for some or even a lot of people. And it is also something that can, will and often IS laden with controversy. But anyways...

Now, of course I am NOT saying that what he did back in the 1970s against Samantha Geimer, and it was proven that he was guilty, was in any way excusable let alone "acceptable", it was horrible and wrong as well as a criminal offense. Yes, it was also wrong and cowardly of him to escape prison sentence. And also yes, his situation has also touched a nerve in many people who rightly thought he shouldn't get away with it and that although money and fame should NOT buy prosecution for guilty people from the law like that, it sadly has worked, much to the DISfavor of a lot of normal, civilized and rightfully concerned citizens among us.

On to the other side. I have to declare, I am still an admirer and an appreciator of a lot or even most of his movies and I consider many films of his like Repulsion, Cul-de Sac, Rosemary's Baby, Death and the Maiden and many others to be great films of which I am a huge fan of and yes I recognize the skills and craft as well as talent of the figure Polanski behind him.

And also, I am aware that to some extent at least, OK its still inexcusable and right to make people including ME angry and whatnot, that what happened was over 40 years ago. Also, in interviews, Geimer herself has claimed that she forgives him for it and no longer wishes to pursue a legal course of action. As intelligent, normal, well meaning and civilized beings, should we take it into account, as well as also the fact that Polanski himself is incredibly old, around 88 years old for sure and well, no longer hold too great a grudge against him or must we despise him for his deed like that until the day he dies? (It is also rumored if not confirmed that both before and after it was not his first sexual offense although I am not privy to all the details.)

What do you think, and please let's not get too carried away here, cheers.

P.S. What even IS the deal with a lot of FAMOUS or at least a certain amount of wealthy and famous and even talented and seemingly respectable individuals in life committing the kind of deeds both criminally offensive and morally unforgivable? Does fame and money NOT buy stuff like peace of mind, conscience and also the desire to be good and well and also LIMITED when it comes to making choices that may greatly infringe upon the rights of others and cause social disharmony?