SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 08, 2013
Prominent French journalist Anne Sinclair was most recently in the headlines because of her husband, Dominique Strauss-Kahn. In a SPIEGEL interview, she discusses the scandal, her "magical" childhood in New York, and hobnobbing with the famous artists her grandfather represented. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 06, 2011
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who returned to Paris on Sunday, is casting a long shadow over the presidential election campaign in France. Once considered a shoo-in for the Socialist candidacy, the disgraced former IMF head has become a handicap for his party. By Romain Leick more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- August 24, 2011
Former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn is free after attempted rape charges against him were dropped in New York on Tuesday. As he prepares to return to France, commentators in Germany say the US justice system has egg on its face. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- August 23, 2011
While Socialists in France are pleased that charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn have been dropped, they are wary of the role he might play in next year's French presidential elections. Party leaders appear to be keeping a cautious distance. By Stefan Simons in Paris more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 04, 2011
Seldom has anyone fallen as far and fast as former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who is being tried on charges of attempted rape in New York. The sensational admission by prosecutors that they no longer trust their key witness could pave the way for his political comeback in France. By Ullrich Fichtner and Mathieu von Rohr more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 04, 2011
Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been released from house arrest in New York after serious doubts were raised over the credibility of his alleged victim. But what does it mean for his career? German commentators are uncertain whether Strauss-Kahn will run for French president next year, or even if he wants to. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 01, 2011
A Manhattan judge released former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn from house arrest on Friday after prosecutors revealed they have grave doubts about the alleged victim's credibility. Though the court still holds the Frenchman's passport, restricting his ability to travel, the ruling means the case appears to be close to dismissal. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 01, 2011
New revelations reported on Thursday indicate the rape case against former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn could be in danger of collapsing. Prosecutors believe the alleged victim and sole witness has lied repeatedly and lacks credibility. By Marc Pitzke in New York more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 29, 2011
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has called it "a victory for France." But Christine Lagarde, appointed to replace the disgraced Dominique Strauss-Kahn as head of the International Monetary Fund, insists she is independent. Despite a looming inquiry into past indiscretions, Lagarde has widespread backing. By Stefan Simons in Paris more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 27, 2011
As the former head of the International Monetary Fund awaits trial in New York on sexual assault charges, SPIEGEL ONLINE speaks to Dutch sociobiologist Johan van der Dennen about the relationship between sex and power. Powerful men, van der Dennen says, "just take what they want." more...
