Strauss-Kahn Held In Jail After Bail Denied

11:13am UK, Tuesday May 17, 2011

Dominique Strauss-Kahn is being held at the notorious Rikers prison in New York after being denied bail.
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The head of the International Monetary Fund is in a cramped 11ft-by-13ft cell - less than a week after staying in a $3,000-a-day hotel suite.

Instead of his marble bathroom, a king-sized bed and feather and down duvet from the Sofitel near Times Square, he has only the most basic supplies.

On arrival at the prison the economist was given rudimentary bedding, a drinking cup, soap, shampoo and toothpaste.

He was also physically and psychologically examined before being separated from other inmates in case he is attacked.



Dominique Strauss-Kahn at Manhattan Criminal Court


Mr Strauss-Kahn, 62, has been accused of sexual assaulting a hotel maid at the Sofitel on Saturday when she arrived to clean his room.

He allegedly emerged from his bathroom naked, dragged the maid from the corridor and then attacked her.

The economist was located by police after he rang the hotel to say he had left behind his mobile phone and told staff he was at JFK Airport.

He was removed from a flight by two officers minutes before it was due to take off and returned to the city.



Mr Strauss-Kahn in court as the prosecutors outline the allegations


His legal team insist he is innocent of the charges which include attempted rape, sexual abuse and unlawful imprisonment.

They proposed a $1m bail and said he could wear an electronic tag.

But Judge Melissa Jackson, at Manhattan Criminal Court, denied bail - claiming there was a risk he might flee back to France.

She said: "When I hear your client was at JFK airport about to board a flight, that raises some concerns."

Looks like he is going to get off charges.

Ex-IMF Chief Strauss-Kahns Accuser Said to Lack Credibility

Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Photographer: Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images

July 1 (Bloomberg) -- Questions about the credibility of the woman who accused former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn of a sexual attack have placed the case in jeopardy, a person familiar with the matter said. Prosecutors in Manhattan plan to tell a New York state court judge today that their investigation raised doubts about the victims credibility. The New York Times reported the investigators' findings late yesterday. Sara Eisen reports on Bloomberg Television's "InsideTrack." (Source: Bloomberg)



June 6 (Bloomberg) -- Harvard University law professor Alan Dershowitz talks about the case against former International Monetary Fund Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Strauss-Kahn pleaded not guilty three weeks after his arrest on charges of sexually assaulting and trying to rape a Manhattan hotel maid. Dershowitz also comments on U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner's apology today for sending suggestive photos, Twitter messages and other online texts to several women. Dershowitz speaks with Julie Hyman on Bloomberg Television's "Taking Stock." (Source: Bloomberg)



June 6 (Bloomberg) -- Former International Monetary Fund Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn pleaded not guilty three weeks after his arrest on charges of sexually assaulting and trying to rape a Manhattan hotel maid. Bloomberg's Su Keenan reports on Bloomberg Television's "InBusiness With Margaret Brennan" (Source: Bloomberg)


Questions about the credibility of the woman who accused former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn of a sexual attack have placed the case in jeopardy, a person familiar with the matter said.

Prosecutors in Manhattan plan to tell a New York state court judge today that their investigation raised doubts about the victims credibility, said the person, who didnt want to be identified because the matter isnt public. Prosecutors disclosed the information to Strauss-Kahns lawyers, the person said. The New York Times reported the investigators findings late yesterday.

There will be certain disclosures made about the credibility of the witness, Benjamin Brafman, Strauss-Kahns lawyer, said yesterday in a phone interview. A court hearing scheduled for today will include a request for substantial modifications to Strauss-Kahns bail conditions, he said.

Strauss-Kahn, 62, is awaiting trial on charges of sexually assaulting and attempting to rape a Manhattan hotel maid on May 14. He pleaded not guilty and is free on bail under security conditions that include electronic monitoring and an armed guard.

The New York Times reported that investigators found the French politicians accuser had repeatedly lied to prosecutors and had possible links to people involved in criminal activity such as drug dealing and money laundering. The woman spoke to an incarcerated man over the phone within a day of the alleged assault by Strauss-Kahn and discussed with him the possible benefits of pursuing charges against him, the newspaper reported citing two officials it didnt name.
Townhouse

The former IMF chief is living in a rented townhouse in the Tribeca section of Manhattan, only blocks from the courthouse. Since his release from jail on May 20, he has been allowed to leave home only for legal, medical and religious purposes. He posted $1 million cash bail and a $5 million bond.

Erin Duggan, a spokeswoman for Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., didnt immediately return a call after regular business hours yesterday. Earlier yesterday, she declined to comment other than to say there was a hearing scheduled.

Kenneth P. Thompson, a lawyer representing the woman, didnt immediately return phone and e-mail messages seeking comment after regular business hours yesterday. Thibault de Montbrial, a Paris lawyer hired by Thompson to search for other women Strauss-Kahn may have victimized, declined to comment.

Todays court hearing is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. before New York State Supreme Court Justice Michael Obus. At Strauss- Kahns arraignment on June 6, Obus had scheduled the next court hearing for July 18.
Midtown Sofitel

Strauss-Kahn is accused of attacking a housekeeper, a 32- year-old from Guinea, at the Midtown Manhattan Sofitel on May 14, grabbing her breasts and trying to pull down her pantyhose, prosecutors have said in court papers. The former IMF chief attempted to rape her and forced her to engage in oral sex, according to the indictment.

In a May 25 letter to the Manhattan district attorney complaining about media leaks in the case, Brafman and co- counsel William Taylor III said that, if they wanted to feed the media frenzy, they could release information that would gravely undermine the credibility of the woman.

The prosecutors office responded in a letter May 26 saying it was troubled by the defense lawyers claims they possessed information that might negatively affect the case and the womans credibility.
Forward Immediately

We are aware of no such information, Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Joan Illuzzi-Orbon wrote. If you really do possess the kind of information that you suggest that you do, we trust you will forward it immediately.

Strauss-Kahn was indicted on seven counts, including criminal sex act, attempted rape, sexual abuse, unlawful imprisonment and forcible touching. If convicted of the top charges, he faces as long as 25 years in prison.

Polls had shown Strauss-Kahn as the potential candidate with the best chance of beating French President Nicolas Sarkozy in next Mays general election. Socialist Party hopefuls have until July 13 to register for their primary, which is scheduled for October.

The case is People v. Strauss-Kahn, 2526/11, Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County (Manhattan).

NM,

I agree with you Mme Lagarde appears to be highly intelligent, well mannered, competent lady, with a gentle sense of humour, which with the likes of BM she will need.

Looking and listening to interviews of her she comes over as thoughtful and not prone to knee jerk responses.


A good choice, good luck to her.

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Tanker
What did you mean by " They are night ladys like i deal with " ?

Strauss-Kahn released without bail in NY

Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn smiles as he and his wife Anne Sinclair depart

Dominique Strauss-Kahn arrives for a hearing at the New York State Supreme Courthouse
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was released without bail at a New York court hearing for his sexual assault case on Friday.

At a hearing to seek changes to his bail conditions, prosecutors said the credibility of the hotel maid at the centre of the case had been thrown into question.

"I understand that the circumstances of this case have changed substantially and I agree the risk that he would not be here has receded quite a bit. I release Mr. Strauss-Kahn at his own recognizance," Justice Michael Obus told the court.

Strauss-Kahn faces charges including attempted rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse.

Tanker, bernard m and others. We have received a number of complaints about this thread. Stick to topic, no slagging each other off or you will be removed

really? .... i haven't followed this one much, but all seems relatively well-mannered compared to the dreaded gaza thread

be good boys ..... you've been yellow-carded!!

Noted bull but I think you time would be better spent giving warnings on the Gaza thread.

Or strangling Fred at birth,it's a toughie?

I sort of like Fred he just says it as he sees it (through his one eye) but this Bernard guy is a wind up tosser looking for a reaction and wouldn't be suprised if he was also Tanker.

Been there done that :-)



As for guilty or not .... half decent lawyer will blow holes in these allegations so he'll get off whether he was or not imo.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14018727

Strauss-Kahn to face Tristane Banon rape allegation

French writer Tristane Banon is to file a complaint for attempted rape against former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, her lawyer says.

Ms Banon accuses Mr Strauss-Kahn of trying to assault her as she tried to interview him in a Paris flat in 2003.

Appears to be a right slapper don't he !

Dilthis Bernard guy is a wind up tosserloldont get many of them on heredo you?

Bernie and me go back a long way Dil. Hes a multi-millionaire playboyand like myself he likes a laugh

lol tabby.

Dil,

I think you mean through my third eye, which is always open.

Fredhandy if you want a quick pee?

Charges are being dropped she lied. Let's see if she gets jail time for destroying a guys life.

Maybe Sarkozy was behind it.

It doesn't say much about SK , or Ms Banon, that it has taken 8years for her to realise she may have been raped.

dil are you simple thinking i am b
get a life . end of