Tag: rape charge

• Monday, May 16th 2011 - 20:33 UTC

  IMF chief denied bail remains in custody in New York

  

  IMF Dominique Straus-Kahn, accused of attempting to rape a hotel housekeeper, was ordered held without bail by a New York judge after prosecutors argued he presented a flight risk.

• Sunday, May 15th 2011 - 14:49 UTC

  IMF head and French president hopeful arrested for alleged sex act in New York

  

  An attempted-rape charge against IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn may put an end to his prospects of running in the French presidential election even as his party called for calm and unity until the claims have been verified.