/tags/dominique-strauss-kahn Dominique Strauss-Kahn en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:19:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-26/french-court-charges-strauss-kahn-with-aggravated-pimping Prosecutors say the former head of the International Monetary Fund and would-be French presidential candidate was involved in a prostitution ring in the northern city of Lille. Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:19:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-26/french-court-charges-strauss-kahn-with-aggravated-pimping Scott Neuman /2012-10-02/some-good-legal-news-for-former-imf-chief-dominique-strauss-kahn French prosecutors dropped a gang rape charge against former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn because the woman says she consented to sex. He is still under investigation for involvement in a prostitution ring. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:24:00 GMT /2012-10-02/some-good-legal-news-for-former-imf-chief-dominique-strauss-kahn Korva Coleman /npr-news/2012-05-04/new-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct-surface-against-dominique-strauss-kahn French investigators want to widen their case to include allegations of rape in Washington, D.C. Fri, 04 May 2012 19:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-04/new-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct-surface-against-dominique-strauss-kahn Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2011-10-13/french-prosecutors-drop-strauss-kahn-sex-assault-inquiry A French journalist accused the former head of the International Monetary Fund of assaulting her. Earlier this year, New York prosecutors dropped their investigation of a maid's claim that he attacked her. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:41:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-10-13/french-prosecutors-drop-strauss-kahn-sex-assault-inquiry Mark Memmott /npr-news/2011-09-19/strauss-kahn-no-apology-concedes-grave-moral-mistake The former head of the International Monetary Fund also expressed regret to his wife, his family and the French people. But, he did not apologize. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:10:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-09-19/strauss-kahn-no-apology-concedes-grave-moral-mistake Mark Memmott /2011-09-19/strauss-kahn-gives-his-version-of-n-y-arrest The former head of the International Monetary Fund has given his first television interview since returning to France after being arrested in May on accusations he sexually assaulted a hotel maid in New York. The charges were dropped but Dominique Strauss Kahn still faces a lawsuit brought by the maid. A French writer also claims he tried to rape her. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT /2011-09-19/strauss-kahn-gives-his-version-of-n-y-arrest Eleanor Beardsley /npr-news/2011-08-23/judge-dismisses-charges-against-dominique-strauss-kahn Prosecutors asked that the charges against the former head of the IMF be dropped because of problems with the credibility of his accuser. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:05:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-08-23/judge-dismisses-charges-against-dominique-strauss-kahn Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2011-08-20/hotel-maids-lawyer-fights-to-keep-dsk-case-alive Dominique Strauss-Kahn is due back in court next Tuesday. The sexual assault case against him has been on shaky ground since prosecutors announced they had serious concerns about the credibility of his accuser. But there's one person who's determined to prosecute: the woman's lawyer, Kenneth Thompson. Ailsa Chang of member station WNYC profiles Thompson, a federal prosecutor turned victim's lawyer. Note: This report contains graphic language. Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-08-20/hotel-maids-lawyer-fights-to-keep-dsk-case-alive Ailsa Chang /npr-news/2011-07-03/dsk-case-crumbles-is-frances-sexism-debate-next There was plenty of dialogue about the treatment of women in France following the sexual assault charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Now that the case against the former IMF chief appears to be unraveling, many women fear the soul-searching will not continue. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports. Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-07-03/dsk-case-crumbles-is-frances-sexism-debate-next Eleanor Beardsley /npr-news/2011-07-02/in-france-the-strauss-kahn-uproar-gets-even-louder The case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn has riveted France. His arrest sparked a national debate about the treatment of women and the role of the media. It also upended French politics, as prior to his arrest, Strauss-Kahn was seen as a potential challenger in next year's presidential election. Host Scott Simon speaks to Le Monde Editorial Director Sylvie Kauffmann about how the French are reacting to the latest developments in the case. Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-07-02/in-france-the-strauss-kahn-uproar-gets-even-louder NPR Staff