Former IMF Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn (credit: Emmanuel Dunand-Pool/Getty Images)
Reporting Tony AielloNEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the head of the International Monetary Fund who was arrested in New York City for alleged sexual assault, has a court hearing scheduled for Thursday morning to seek his release on bail.
A court administrator says the hearing concerns a special application on behalf of Strauss-Kahn. Citing a source, CBS 2′s Tony Aiello reported that the International Monetary Fund chief could be out of prison by Thursday by posting $1 million bail and subjecting himself to electronic monitoring while remaining in the Big Apple.
Late Wednesday night the IMF said its embattled managing director intends to resign, effective immediately.
The IMF’s executive board released a letter from the French executive in which he denied the allegations lodged against him but said that with “great sadness” he felt compelled to resign. He said he was thinking of his family and that he wanted to protect the IMF.
A judge had held Strauss-Kahn without bail on Monday. He has been charged with attempted rape, sex abuse, a criminal sex act, unlawful imprisonment and forcible touching, punishable by five to 25 years in prison.
Click here to read the criminal complaint against Strauss-Kahn.
Strauss-Kahn is accused of trying to rape a housekeeper at a Midtown luxury hotel. The 32-year-old single mother from West Africa says Strauss-Kahn sexually assaulted her when she entered what she thought was an empty penthouse suite at the Sofitel Hotel.
The French politician has been placed on a suicide watch while being held in at Rikers Island. That includes having to wear shoes without laces, a jumpsuit instead of drawstring pants and being placed under increased observation.
“When you come into the system, you are evaluated by doctors, psychologists and they deem it necessary to put a suicide watch on him,” explained Norman Seabrook, president of the New York City Corrections Officers Benevolent Association. “So he’s watched and monitored 24-hours a day.”
Seabrook, who is also a corrections officer at Rikers Island where Strauss-Kahn is being held, says the IMF chief is being treated just like other inmate.
Meanwhile, grand jurors were meeting at Manhattan Criminal Court Wednesday considering indictments against Strauss-Kahn. The 23 grand jurors were expected to hear from all available witnesses, including the alleged victim herself, her co-workers, security officers from the hotel and the medical personnel who examined her at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said authorities were still working the case.
“Detectives investigating this case found the complainant to be credible,” Kelly said.
Two law enforcement officials told the Associated Press on condition of anonymity that investigators were using a piece of hotel room carpet to create a forensic trail in the case.
The officials say the carpet was cut from a place where the maid says she spit after being forced to have oral sex with Strauss-Kahn.
Investigators believe the carpet may contain the financial leader’s semen, which would be crucial forensic evidence that would back up the charges.
Since his arrest, reports began to develop that the accuser was HIV positive, the Post reported earlier this week that she lived in a Bronx apartment exclusively for adults with HIV or AIDS.
But her attorney Jeffrey Shapiro said Wednesday that she was only subletting that apartment and does not have HIV.
“She feels like she can’t go home, feels like she’s been excised from her life, doesn’t know what her future will bring and doesn’t know how she can ever resume a life, much less how to deal with having been assaulted and raped,” Shapiro said.
The defense has also floated a theory that any sex was consensual, something flatly rejected by Shapiro.
‘There was nothing about any aspect of this encounter between this young woman and the defendant which was remotely consensual,” he said.
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Mag Wilson
lHe’ll heade stright for El Al. They will put him right on a plane to Isreal, passport or not.
lHe’ll heade stright for El Al. They will put him right on a plane to Isreal, passport or not.
May 18, 2011 at 9:17 pm | |
lyle
Chump change! The only way this guy will return to the United States is with the diplomatic immunity.
Chump change! The only way this guy will return to the United States is with the diplomatic immunity.
May 18, 2011 at 9:16 pm | |
Warren
That’s how much it costs.
That’s how much it costs.
May 19, 2011 at 5:37 am | |
lyle
Chump change! The only way this guy will return to the United States is with the automatic immunity.
Chump change! The only way this guy will return to the United States is with the automatic immunity.
May 18, 2011 at 9:14 pm | |
Drewbert
You are an idiot, despite your feeble attempt at a spell-check in the next post.
You are an idiot, despite your feeble attempt at a spell-check in the next post.
May 19, 2011 at 3:24 am | |
Apply the laws of the United States
If the judge allows this man to post bail he will not stay in New York. For the sake of all that is right and true and for the sake of Justice she must not allow him to post bail. Lady Justice is supposed is blindfolded and symbolic of apply the law evenly.
This man thought he was above the law and treated a housekeeper worse than an animal. His behavior is digusting and violates human decency.
I hope the judge does not allow the politics of pricey politically connected lawyers to deter her from applying the JUSTICE the man deserves.
If the judge has integrity she will stand firm on the law.
If the judge allows this man to post bail he will not stay in New York. For the sake of all that is right and true and for the sake of Justice she must not allow him to post bail. Lady Justice is supposed is blindfolded and symbolic of apply the law evenly.
This man thought he was above the law and treated a housekeeper worse than an animal. His behavior is digusting and violates human decency.
I hope the judge does not allow the politics of pricey politically connected lawyers to deter her from applying the JUSTICE the man deserves.
If the judge has integrity she will stand firm on the law.
May 18, 2011 at 9:12 pm | |
Heidi
You have convicted him without even hearing or examining all the evidence.
You have convicted him without even hearing or examining all the evidence.
May 19, 2011 at 1:37 am | |
Rusty Varner
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said authorities were still working the case.
“Detectives investigating this case found the complainant to be credible,”
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said authorities were still working the case.
“Detectives investigating this case found the complainant to be credible,”
May 19, 2011 at 4:17 am
weed wacker
No doubt he’ll get bail, and no doubt he’ll flee. These crooks know no shame, and little people are just their toys.
No doubt he’ll get bail, and no doubt he’ll flee. These crooks know no shame, and little people are just their toys.
May 19, 2011 at 6:13 am | |
Chase
A wise Frenchman once said “justice and the law are remote cousins.” How true!
A wise Frenchman once said “justice and the law are remote cousins.” How true!
May 19, 2011 at 9:41 am | |
American citizen who votes
Any Judge that grants bail for him had better be on the plane with him when he runs to France. Otherwise that Judge’s next place of residence will be Rikers because there is no reason to grant bail for such a flight risk except a bribe…. or an executive order from the White House which would be un-constitutional.
Any Judge that grants bail for him had better be on the plane with him when he runs to France. Otherwise that Judge’s next place of residence will be Rikers because there is no reason to grant bail for such a flight risk except a bribe…. or an executive order from the White House which would be un-constitutional.
May 18, 2011 at 9:07 pm | |
vriginia
100% agreed. Is her particular Judgeship voted on? She said a few days ago that there was no chance she was going to even consider in the future to offer him bail. Can she flip-flop in less than a week?!
100% agreed. Is her particular Judgeship voted on? She said a few days ago that there was no chance she was going to even consider in the future to offer him bail. Can she flip-flop in less than a week?!
May 19, 2011 at 8:41 am | |
dave
Relax, Roman Polanski is his sponsor.
Relax, Roman Polanski is his sponsor.
May 18, 2011 at 9:04 pm | |
Micah
This story is just plain silly. Whomever is writing the Ron Paul leads is actually onto something quite legitimate. Think about it…since when does a senior foreign official and head of a global financial agency get accused by a maid and get immediately thrown in Rikers? How about never. The IMF has distanced themselves, as has Geitner (loser himself) negatively commented…with his successor already stepping up to take his place…a “she” I might add. Not sure what it all adds up to…but it’s certainly not legit
This story is just plain silly. Whomever is writing the Ron Paul leads is actually onto something quite legitimate. Think about it…since when does a senior foreign official and head of a global financial agency get accused by a maid and get immediately thrown in Rikers? How about never. The IMF has distanced themselves, as has Geitner (loser himself) negatively commented…with his successor already stepping up to take his place…a “she” I might add. Not sure what it all adds up to…but it’s certainly not legit
May 18, 2011 at 9:01 pm | |
especialedeladia
I considered that as well, Micah. For about two seconds. I think the NYPD and Port Authority and their investigators know a snow job when they see one.
Both know if they were being handed something and the conspiracy would have to be too wide-reaching to pull off.
This guy acted as if he should get special treatment. I don’t think cops like that. They probably like to offer that special treatment, not to have it demanded.
I considered that as well, Micah. For about two seconds. I think the NYPD and Port Authority and their investigators know a snow job when they see one.
Both know if they were being handed something and the conspiracy would have to be too wide-reaching to pull off.
This guy acted as if he should get special treatment. I don’t think cops like that. They probably like to offer that special treatment, not to have it demanded.
May 19, 2011 at 8:58 am | |
dandandersleepingman
Get out of Moms basement boys and girls, put the poptarts down all that sugar is obviously bad for you.
try a job or even a date, get out more, life is wonderfull but you gotta show up!!!
Get out of Moms basement boys and girls, put the poptarts down all that sugar is obviously bad for you.
try a job or even a date, get out more, life is wonderfull but you gotta show up!!!
May 19, 2011 at 11:01 am
jacques
This guy is being framed.
This guy is being framed.
May 18, 2011 at 8:51 pm | |
SuzieQ
I agree that this looks like a frame-up. Happened too fast. Fish.
I agree that this looks like a frame-up. Happened too fast. Fish.
May 19, 2011 at 3:20 am | |
MST
If he is being framed, please tell me why the accuser was found to have bruising at the hospital? Did she beat herself up?
This man (and I use the term loosely) has a history of preying on younger, vulnerable women. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty, but I am inclined to believe the accuser. After all, she was just a lowly ‘colored” maid, right? He got away with attacking well-educated white women, I guess he thought this was a cake walk.
Speaking of edibles, if there is strong DNA evidence in this case, this entitled creep is FRENCH TOAST!
If he is being framed, please tell me why the accuser was found to have bruising at the hospital? Did she beat herself up?
This man (and I use the term loosely) has a history of preying on younger, vulnerable women. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty, but I am inclined to believe the accuser. After all, she was just a lowly ‘colored” maid, right? He got away with attacking well-educated white women, I guess he thought this was a cake walk.
Speaking of edibles, if there is strong DNA evidence in this case, this entitled creep is FRENCH TOAST!
May 19, 2011 at 10:22 am | |
William C Berry
That’s about one year in a $3,000 a night hotel. Let’s see, spending the rest of my life behind bars or, or skipping bail?
That’s about one year in a $3,000 a night hotel. Let’s see, spending the rest of my life behind bars or, or skipping bail?
May 18, 2011 at 8:50 pm | |
Ninth Crusade
Two words – Lorena Bobbit
Two words – Lorena Bobbit
May 18, 2011 at 8:48 pm | |
PEPE LE PIU
He has a private jet awaiting him at White Plains, he will be taken out the back door or over the rooftop to another building, but before, they will jury rig his bracelet off and put it on a chair leg.
He has a private jet awaiting him at White Plains, he will be taken out the back door or over the rooftop to another building, but before, they will jury rig his bracelet off and put it on a chair leg.
May 18, 2011 at 8:46 pm | |
Bob Dudek
For what the future is and what (punishment) he is looking at..and make no mistake..its a 20 yr. pop..he would opt to cut his foot off ..for freedom.
For what the future is and what (punishment) he is looking at..and make no mistake..its a 20 yr. pop..he would opt to cut his foot off ..for freedom.
May 18, 2011 at 8:49 pm | |
Captain Obvious
Nah, the French do not value Freedom. Being taken care of by the government is what all Frenchmen (and Democrats) want.
Nah, the French do not value Freedom. Being taken care of by the government is what all Frenchmen (and Democrats) want.
May 19, 2011 at 12:10 am
Fanny Forbes Franklen
He’s going to do a “Polanski” and be eating steak au poivre few hours later.
—- http://911essentials.com
He’s going to do a “Polanski” and be eating steak au poivre few hours later.
—- http://911essentials.com
May 18, 2011 at 9:08 pm | |
Nora
I’m sure that hotel had a camera in the hallway to show the maid entering and running out of the room.
I’m sure that hotel had a camera in the hallway to show the maid entering and running out of the room.
May 18, 2011 at 8:41 pm | |
Bob Dudek
“Lets go to the Video tape…”. -W. Wolff.
Yes, ……………..ITS ALL there
AND,.It is worse than any one thinks.This punk will blow his (whats left) brains out.
“Lets go to the Video tape…”. -W. Wolff.
Yes, ……………..ITS ALL there
AND,.It is worse than any one thinks.This punk will blow his (whats left) brains out.
May 18, 2011 at 8:46 pm | |
KenInIowa
There is a video camera in the exterior hallway, but as others have pointed out, this is a Suite of many rooms, with an internal hallway.
There is a video camera in the exterior hallway, but as others have pointed out, this is a Suite of many rooms, with an internal hallway.
May 19, 2011 at 12:31 am | |
Steve In Tulsa
He will pay his million and flee
He will pay his million and flee
May 18, 2011 at 8:29 pm | |
Jake
Glad she doesn’t have aids but wouldn’t it have been poetic justice if he contracted aids while raping?
Glad she doesn’t have aids but wouldn’t it have been poetic justice if he contracted aids while raping?
May 18, 2011 at 8:27 pm | |
Casper
Straight out of a movie…..name that flick!
Its just me, casper
Straight out of a movie…..name that flick!
Its just me, casper
May 19, 2011 at 12:43 am | |
John Harding
Apparently she lives in a building which is reserved for people who have AIDS – Whoppee!
Apparently she lives in a building which is reserved for people who have AIDS – Whoppee!
May 19, 2011 at 3:14 am | |
Joe Snow
These greedy sodomites are selling out the victim for money but that’s Ok their will weep and cry.
TODAY IS THE DAY OF SALVATION. MAY 21, 2011 : THE LAST DAY
These greedy sodomites are selling out the victim for money but that’s Ok their will weep and cry.
TODAY IS THE DAY OF SALVATION. MAY 21, 2011 : THE LAST DAY
May 18, 2011 at 8:14 pm | |
kevin rasmussen
What?
What?
May 18, 2011 at 11:19 pm | |
Are you sure?
@ Joe Snow
No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in Heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. –Mark 13:32
He said to them, “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority”. –Acts 1:7
Anytime someone claims to know the exact date, I figure that’s one date I can cross off the calendar.
@ Joe Snow
No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in Heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. –Mark 13:32
He said to them, “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority”. –Acts 1:7
Anytime someone claims to know the exact date, I figure that’s one date I can cross off the calendar.
May 19, 2011 at 8:58 am | |
FedUp!
G.U.I.L.T.Y!!!! And he better wear a monitoring device if given bail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Remember Ira Einhorn & Roman Polanski! They ruined it for all French perv’s!!
G.U.I.L.T.Y!!!! And he better wear a monitoring device if given bail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Remember Ira Einhorn & Roman Polanski! They ruined it for all French perv’s!!
May 18, 2011 at 8:13 pm | |
la mitch
One wonders how many times he has performed this caper in other countries and gotten away.
At least the housekeeper was legal in the US.If she had been illegal who
would have cared.
One wonders how many times he has performed this caper in other countries and gotten away.
At least the housekeeper was legal in the US.If she had been illegal who
would have cared.
May 18, 2011 at 8:07 pm | |
BUNKY
DO NOT LET HIM OUT OF JAIL. HE WILL EAVE THE COUNTRY AND BECAUSE HE IS RICH JUSTICE WILL NEVER BE DONE.
DO NOT LET HIM OUT OF JAIL. HE WILL EAVE THE COUNTRY AND BECAUSE HE IS RICH JUSTICE WILL NEVER BE DONE.
May 18, 2011 at 8:07 pm | |
sarah
Being rich has nothing to do with justice. Have you ever seen the photos of wanted criminals or those who have warrants. Poor people jump bail, rich people jump bail. Poor people get away with crimes and so do rich people. People are people regardless of money. It’s about evidence, plea deals, technicalities, and good attorneys….and not so much about justice.
Being rich has nothing to do with justice. Have you ever seen the photos of wanted criminals or those who have warrants. Poor people jump bail, rich people jump bail. Poor people get away with crimes and so do rich people. People are people regardless of money. It’s about evidence, plea deals, technicalities, and good attorneys….and not so much about justice.
May 18, 2011 at 10:59 pm | |
kevin rasmussen
Were you born yesterday? “Being rich has nothing to do with justice”
Were you born yesterday? “Being rich has nothing to do with justice”
May 18, 2011 at 11:28 pm
Sarah
http://161.11.122.150/mostwanted/mostwanted2.asp
Take a look at this list and tell me, is it only the ‘rich’ that skip out? And this is only NY. Anyone can skip out. Chances are he will have a lot more attention on him than these guys, making it more difficult for him to leave.
http://161.11.122.150/mostwanted/mostwanted2.asp
Take a look at this list and tell me, is it only the ‘rich’ that skip out? And this is only NY. Anyone can skip out. Chances are he will have a lot more attention on him than these guys, making it more difficult for him to leave.
May 19, 2011 at 8:41 am | |
westernblot
How do you force someone to have oral sex?
How do you force someone to have oral sex?
May 18, 2011 at 8:04 pm | |
phil
Ask your wife, Western…
Are you working for the DSK’s defense team? I hope so…
Ask your wife, Western…
Are you working for the DSK’s defense team? I hope so…
May 18, 2011 at 9:18 pm | |
Sara
By telling her he’ll get her fired from her job probably. And he has the $$ to do it too.
By telling her he’ll get her fired from her job probably. And he has the $$ to do it too.
May 18, 2011 at 9:33 pm | |
Siege
The same way they got you to do it at summer camp.
The same way they got you to do it at summer camp.
May 19, 2011 at 12:21 am | |
beelzebubba
Well, no woman I know would bite off a bit of frog, so the rest would just require force or intimidation… it’s like any other rape if it happened…
Well, no woman I know would bite off a bit of frog, so the rest would just require force or intimidation… it’s like any other rape if it happened…
May 19, 2011 at 12:37 am | |
Mauna
First, why did he leave so quickly he left his cell phone and wallet behind? I am sure the authorities took his passport, so he won’t be able to use that to get out of the country; however, he is well connected, and he might be able to do anything. He has the money, the connections, and he is sneaky enough to try anything.
First, why did he leave so quickly he left his cell phone and wallet behind? I am sure the authorities took his passport, so he won’t be able to use that to get out of the country; however, he is well connected, and he might be able to do anything. He has the money, the connections, and he is sneaky enough to try anything.
May 18, 2011 at 8:03 pm | |
Captain America
HE GONE!
HE GONE!
May 18, 2011 at 8:00 pm | |
memememe
I thought he was being held without bail? Anyway, nobody will ever convict a high level dignitary or the super wealthy. They are simply above the law.
I thought he was being held without bail? Anyway, nobody will ever convict a high level dignitary or the super wealthy. They are simply above the law.
May 18, 2011 at 7:59 pm | |
Hedley Lamar
1 million is not enough unless you’re going to give the bail to the maid. You’ll never see him again.
1 million is not enough unless you’re going to give the bail to the maid. You’ll never see him again.
May 18, 2011 at 7:58 pm | |
Flashman1854
The victim is not a “single mother’, she is a widow. There IS a difference. Come on journalists, do your damn jobs and be accurate.
The victim is not a “single mother’, she is a widow. There IS a difference. Come on journalists, do your damn jobs and be accurate.
May 18, 2011 at 7:58 pm | |
Sarah
A widow defines her marital status. ‘Single Mother’ defines her status as a mother. She is a single mother because she was divorced and was raisisng her child before her husband passed away. She remains a single mother since she is the only one raising her child.
I supposed they could have said a divorced single mother, or a divorced widowed single mother, but they did not.
A widow defines her marital status. ‘Single Mother’ defines her status as a mother. She is a single mother because she was divorced and was raisisng her child before her husband passed away. She remains a single mother since she is the only one raising her child.
I supposed they could have said a divorced single mother, or a divorced widowed single mother, but they did not.
May 18, 2011 at 8:09 pm | |
thomas
‘When I hear that your client was at J.F.K. Airport about to board a flight,” she said, “that raises some concern.” The judge also indicated that she would not reconsider her bail decision, even if Mr. Strauss-Kahn were to agree to wear an ankle monitor.
No way…this judge, Melissa C. Jackson, or any other judge, cannot change course in such a short period of time. I do not believe this report. It is a rumor floated by the defense and the defense using CBS. Sorry…
‘When I hear that your client was at J.F.K. Airport about to board a flight,” she said, “that raises some concern.” The judge also indicated that she would not reconsider her bail decision, even if Mr. Strauss-Kahn were to agree to wear an ankle monitor.
No way…this judge, Melissa C. Jackson, or any other judge, cannot change course in such a short period of time. I do not believe this report. It is a rumor floated by the defense and the defense using CBS. Sorry…
May 18, 2011 at 7:55 pm | |
KenInIowa
The catch here Thomas is that such a change in bail request can be made by petition, and the Judge usually asks the Prosecution if they agree to it. However, yes the Judge does have that final say on the matter.
Next step would be for the Defense to petition the Appeals Court. That is an action that the Defense has said to the media would be their next step.
The catch here Thomas is that such a change in bail request can be made by petition, and the Judge usually asks the Prosecution if they agree to it. However, yes the Judge does have that final say on the matter.
Next step would be for the Defense to petition the Appeals Court. That is an action that the Defense has said to the media would be their next step.
May 19, 2011 at 12:43 am | |
eric
Also, a different judge will be hearing the petition today. Hopefully, Judge Jackson’s philosophy is also held by the judge who rules today.
Also, a different judge will be hearing the petition today. Hopefully, Judge Jackson’s philosophy is also held by the judge who rules today.
May 19, 2011 at 9:13 am | |
Tyrone
If they grant him bail, mark my words, he will run and France won’t extradite.
If they grant him bail, mark my words, he will run and France won’t extradite.
May 18, 2011 at 7:53 pm | |
Emily Rayburn
@Tyrone Not necessarily. France won’t extradite but other European countries do. If he did jump bail he’d have to stay in France to avoid arrest.
I think we should let this play out. There was evidence to arrest him, but the burden of proof is still on the State to prove his guilt.
His daughter lives and works in the US. His wife is American. He has ties to the community. Its prejudicial to paint him with a Polanski brush.
@Tyrone Not necessarily. France won’t extradite but other European countries do. If he did jump bail he’d have to stay in France to avoid arrest.
I think we should let this play out. There was evidence to arrest him, but the burden of proof is still on the State to prove his guilt.
His daughter lives and works in the US. His wife is American. He has ties to the community. Its prejudicial to paint him with a Polanski brush.
May 18, 2011 at 8:05 pm | |
Bob Dudek
Oui Oui…Paree via Canada…bet on it..Obama already has the fix in at the thruway, tolls right to Niagara Falls!
Oui Oui…Paree via Canada…bet on it..Obama already has the fix in at the thruway, tolls right to Niagara Falls!
May 18, 2011 at 8:38 pm | |
Never fear. If he escapes Obama and Seal Team 6 will get him. When the President does it, it’s not murder.