Former IMF Chief Indicted, Granted Bail
May 19, 2011
An NYPD prisoner movement slip for former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn
A New York City judge has granted bail to Dominique Strauss-Kahn as the former International Monetary Fund chief awaits arraignment and trial on charges of sexual assault. He is accused of attacking a maid in a New York hotel
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Judge Michael Obus set Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s bail at $1 million, plus a $5 million bond secured against a family home. The court had denied an earlier request for bail. In addition, Strauss-Kahn must submit to electronic surveillance. A private security firm will provide armed guards to prevent possible flight. He will stay with his wife in a New York apartment.
"We’re very relieved. We’re very happy. We can now focus on some other aspects of the case," said Defense attorney William Taylor.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. said a grand jury has returned a seven count indictment against Strauss-Kahn based on evidence provided by New York authorities.
"Under American law, these are extremely serious charges. Based on the grand jury’s determination, the evidence supports the commission of non-consensual, forced sexual acts. The defendant was indicted on all of the charges presented to the grand jury," Vance said.
Those charges include a criminal sexual act and attempted rape. Strauss-Kahn denies the allegations. His supporters in France say he is the victim of character assassination by political opponents to preclude his candidacy for the presidency of his native France.
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