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Strauss-Kahn accuser might drop case for cash payment
By Joseph Ax NEW YORK (Reuters) – Lawyers for the woman who accused former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault have explored a deal in which they would scuttle the criminal case in exchange for a monetary settlement in the civil lawsuit, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.…
New York maid files civil suit against Strauss-Kahn
NEW YORK — The maid accusing French politician Dominique Strauss-Kahn of attempted rape filed a civil suit Monday in New York alleging a “sadistic attack” and seeking unspecified compensation. The civil suit was filed as prosecutors deliberate over whether they will drop sex assault charges against Strauss-Kahn, or take the…
Air France had policy to protect female employees from Strauss-Kahn
Air France issued orders for only male staff to serve Dominique Strauss-Kahn when the former IMF boss — accused of attempted rape in New York — travelled on its planes, a report said Thursday. Le Parisien newspaper also said that lawyers of Strauss-Kahn’s accuser were calling for testimony from Air…
I ‘cry every day’: Strauss-Kahn accuser
NEW YORK — The Manhattan maid accusing Dominique Strauss-Kahn of attempted rape spoke of her anguish Thursday and her lawyer warned the French politician of a civil suit even if he escapes criminal trial. Nafissatou Diallo, who accuses the powerful French politician and former International Monetary Fund chief of forcing…
Strauss-Kahn accuser meets with prosecutors
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The hotel maid who accused former International Monetary Fund Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexually assaulting her met with prosecutors on Wednesday for several hours to discuss details of the case. Nafissatou Diallo’s lawyer, Kenneth Thompson, said afterward the meeting went well and that taped conversations…
Strauss-Kahn court hearing delayed by 4 weeks
NEW YORK — A possibly crucial court hearing due next Monday in the sex crime case against former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been delayed by three weeks, lawyers said Tuesday. Lawyers for the fallen French politician and former head of the International Monetary Fund called on prosecutors to drop…
Maid in Dominique Strauss-Kahn case speaks: ‘I want him to go to jail’
Even if you don’t know Nafissatou Diallo by name, you surely know her by reputation: The 32-year-old maid made headlines when she accused former IMF chief and French presidential favorite Dominique Strauss-Kahn of attempting to rape her at the Sofitel hotel, where she worked, in May. Diallo granted Newsweek her…
Former French minister charged with rape
PARIS — A former French minister and mayor with the ruling party has been charged with rape after accusations he sexually assaulted women working for him at city hall, prosecutors said Wednesday. Georges Tron, formerly a junior civil service minister from President Nicolas Sarkozy’s UMP party, is facing charges of…
IMF hit by sophisticated cyberattack: report
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was the target of a sophisticated cyberattack earlier this year, the New York Times reported Saturday, quoting senior officials at the world lender. The global financial institution — which has been spearheading the response to the eurozone crisis in recent months —…
Global ‘Slut Walk’ hits London streets
LONDON (AFP) – Thousands of women took part in a so-called “Slut Walk” in London, insisting that they should be able to wear as much or as little as they like without facing sexual harassment by men. The colourful march on Saturday saw most people wearing everyday clothing but some…
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