Dominique Strauss-Kahn: medical examination delays court appearance
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the International Monetary Fund chief who allegedly sexually attacked a Manhattan hotel maid, has had his court appearance delayed after agreeing to a medical examination.
Mr Strauss-Kahn, the IMFs 62-year-old managing director, was due to face a judge at New York City criminal court accused of a criminal sexual act, attempted rape and unlawful imprisonment.
But late last night, after police, court officials and reporters had waited more than eight hours for him to appear, Mr Strauss-Kahns legal team announced that he would be undergoing further tests before being formally charged.
Mr Strauss-Kahn was arrested and provisionally charged by police in the early hours of Sunday morning, after being seized on an Air France jet waiting to take off on the tarmac of New Yorks John F. Kennedy Airport.
The prominent French socialist, who was expected to challenge Nicolas Sarkozys presidency next year, allegedly assaulted a 32-year-old maid who had arrived to clean his £1,855-a-night suite at the luxury Sofitel near Times Square, at 1pm on Saturday.
William Taylor, a lawyer for Mr Strauss-Kahn, said outside the court on Sunday night: Our client willingly consented to a scientific forensic examination tonight, adding: Because of the hour, weve agreed to postpone the arraignment until tomorrow morning.
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