IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn Facing Charges Of Attempted Rape And Sexual Assault

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by Colby Hall | 9:38 am, May 16th, 2011

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Its fair to say that Dominque Strauss-Kahn, the now former head of the International Monetary Fund, did not have a very good weekend. Why? Because he is now under investigation facing charges of attempted rape and sexual assault of a hotel maid while staying in a New York city hotel. It is fair to say that the political career of the French presidential hopeful might be over. Or perhaps the French celebrate this sort of behavior?

ABCNews.com reports:

International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn is expected to be arraigned this morning on charges that he sexually assaulted a maid at a midtown New York hotel over the weekend.

The IMF head and possible contender for the French presidency was arrested Saturday after a New York hotel maid went to police, alleging that she was assaulted in Strauss-Kahn’s luxury hotel suite.

Strauss-Khan’s attorney said outside a Manhattan court house Sunday that his client is innocent. Strauss-Khan is “tired and intends to vigorously defend the charges,” said Ben Brafman, who has represented pop stars Michael Jackson and Jay-Z.

His attorneys confirmed that Strauss-Khan agreed to undergo a forensic imaging exam to examine his body for scratches or the accuser’s DNA. Police escorted Strauss-Kahn at 11:20 p.m. Sunday night from the Harlem Special Victims Unit to a Brooklyn hospital where he voluntarily underwent the testing.

ABC News legal analyst (and Mediaite founder) Dan Abrams appeared on GMA this morning to discuss these charges and surmised that while its too early in the proceedings to predict its outcome, the charges facing Strauss-Kahn are very serious.

Dan Abrams, GMA, Good Morning America

lorenzo

“Its fair to say that Dominque Strauss-Kahn, the now former head of the International Monetary Fund, did not have a very good weekend.”

I think it’s fair to say his alleged victim probably had a worse weekend.
Barack Must Go

He apparently does not consider sodomy to be rape, plus the maid was French, he’s French so no harm no foul.

I can’t wait to hear what that guy living obligation free in our White House has to say on this possible ‘ earth financial stability shattering ‘ topic.

My guess is…not one word.
JasonMays

This is going to harm his chances of being elected President of France?

He should become an American as soon as possible, and claim Arkansas resideny.

Being a rapist and a socialist gets you mad kudos in our beloved Democrat party. They would move him to the front of their 2016 field, and MSNBC would throw up road blocks to make him king of the world.
Keltha

Besides, this accusation is only made stronger by the fact that it’s not the first time he’s accused of this sort of things; he’s always been known to like women a bit too much and to push it too far if they refuse having sex with him.
timzank

Barack Must Go said:
He apparently does not consider sodomy to be rape, plus the maid was French, he’s French so no harm no foul. I can’t wait to hear what that guy living obligation free in our White House has to say on this possible ‘ earth financial stability shattering ‘ topic. My guess is…not one word.

He’ll probably say “The maid acted stupidly”….
Nachi

Certainly an active, aggressive fellow.
hyenas

Pat Buchanan calls this a “bad day for the New World Order” on Morning Joe today! It’s funny watching the other cast members laugh at what they know is true. Here’s the video… http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2011/05/16/pat_buchanan_imf_sex_scandal_a_bad_day_for_the_new_world_order.html

I love this sex scandal because it shines some light on the true demons of our world, the IMF! Among others, of course…
illusive man

Nachi said:
Certainly an active, aggressive fellow.

That must put him right up your alley,eh Nachi?
Nacho

My guess is this is a set-up.
Tedderman

Now he can only run for Prime Minister of Italy.
CarmanK

What is most encouraging about this story is that someone in the NY enforcement chain believed this woman and took steps to prevent her attacker from leaving the US. Kudos to the New York Port Authority and to the NY Police for doing their jobs. This is a powerful man in the world politic and yet he was arrested and will have to face his accuser. THAT IS A GOOD SIGN for america, that is a badge of courage for the New York POLICE and District Attorney’s office. Thank you!!
Mas Liberty5

I will call Dominque Strauss-Kahn DSK as that is how he is known on the other side of the pond. One interesting point is that the US taxpayer gives the IMF 17% of its budget. And this corrupt socialist has the gaul to stay at a room in a hotel that cost $3,000.00 a night, fly first class on Air France and his salary is more than what the US President makes.

We really need to stop funding these organizations. If individuals want to give their money to overseas charities then they should be able to. But we should not be forced to hand over our tax dollars to such an organization.