FRANCE 24's web team take a look at the Dominique Strauss-Kahn scandal up until now.
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Last updated: 13/07/11 at 22:01
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Paris prosecutors open a preliminary probe into French writer Tristane Banon's accusation of attempted rape against Dominique Strauss-Kahn, after Banon filed a criminal saying the former IMF head attacked her in 2003.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110708-paris-prosecutors-probe-writers-claims-against-strauss-kahn-banon-rape
French journalist and writer Tristane Banon files a complaint against the former IMF chief alleging that he tried to rape her in a Paris apartment in 2003. Strauss-Kahn’s lawyers say he plans to file his own criminal complaint of slander against Banon.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110705-france-justice-writer-files-attempted-rape-charge-strauss-kahn-usa-banon
Strauss-Kahn is released from house arrest after prosecutors acknowledge there are serious doubts about the credibility of the hotel maid. Prosecutors say the plaintiff lied to investigators and called a convicted and incarcerated drug dealer after Strauss-Kahn’s arrest. But they stop short of dropping charges against the former IMF chief.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110701-strauss-kahn-released-house-arrest-amid-doubts-about-accuser
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde succeeds Strauss-Kahn as head of the IMF. Her candidature is backed by China, Russia, Brazil and the United States.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110628-christine-lagarde-imf-managing-director-new-chief
In a short court hearing, Strauss-Kahn pleads “not guilty” to charges of sexual assault and attempted rape against the Sofitel hotel maid.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110606-not-guilty-pleads-dominique-strauss-kahn-sex-assault-charges-new-york-imf-france
Strauss-Kahn moves into a luxury rental apartment in the trendy TriBeCa district of Manhattan. His rent is reportedly more than $50,000 a month for a house that has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a spa, gym, steam bath, and home theatre.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110526-strauss-kahn-moves-tribeca-townhouse-await-trial-sexual-assault-charges-new-york
Reports emerge that traces of Strauss-Kahn’s DNA were found on the hotel maid’s clothing. Three days later, his lawyers accuse the prosecution of leaking information to the press and complain that the revelations could compromise a “fair trial”.
Under increasing pressure, Strauss-Kahn resigns as head of the IMF, while pledging to remain in New York to convince the court to grant him bail. The IMF publishes a letter from Strauss-Kahn in which he protests his innocence.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110519-us-france-strauss-kahn-resigns-imf-chief-rape-sexual-assault-charges-justice
The now former boss of the IMF is released on $1 million bail after pledging to remain in New York. His bail conditions state that he must be tagged and remain in a rented house in Lower Manhattan, effectively under house arrest.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110519-former-imf-chief-strauss-kahn-formally-indicted-sexual-assault-charges-new-york
Under increasing pressure, Strauss-Kahn resigns as head of the IMF, while pledging to remain in New York to convince the court to grant him bail. The IMF publishes a letter from Strauss-Kahn in which he protests his innocence.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110519-us-france-strauss-kahn-resigns-imf-chief-rape-sexual-assault-charges-justice
The plaintiff – the Sofitel hotel maid – testifies before the Grand Jury and denies there was any consent to sex with DSK.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110518-plaintiff-strauss-kahn-case-rebut-assertions-consensual-sex-justice-rape
Judge Melissa Jackson denies Strauss-Kahn’s bail request and places him on remand. He is moved to New York’s infamous Rikers Island prison, where he will spend four nights, before appearing before the New York Supreme Court.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110517-strauss-kahn-new-york-rikers-jail-denied-bail-sexual-assault-usa-france-imf
The charges are read to an unshaven and exhausted-looking Strauss-Kahn at the New York City Criminal Court. He faces up to 74 years jail.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110516-imf-chief-strauss-kahn-medical-exam-amid-attempted-rape-charge
In Paris, Strauss-Kahn’s wife Anne Sinclair says she “does not for a second believe the accusations against my husband.” She flies immediately to New York.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110517-strauss-kahn-imf-chief-celebrity-wife-anne-sinclair-sex-scandal
Images of Strauss-Kahn in handcuffs at a Harlem police station appear across the world, shocking French audiences. Strauss-Kahn vigorously denies the accusation.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110515-strauss-kahn-denies-charges-related-hotel-arrest-lawyer-says
A maid at the Sofitel Hotel New York lodges a complaint with the NYPD accusing IMF boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn (DSK) of attempted rape. Strauss-Kahn is arrested at JFK airport after boarding an Air France flight bound for Paris.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110515-strauss-kahn-charged-with-alleged-sex-attack-in-new-york
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