The downfall of DSK
France is in shock and the IMF is in turmoil: the head of the fund, expected by many to be his country’s next president, is accused of attempted rape
MARCHED off a plane; arrested; charged with seven offences, including attempted rape; taken before a New York court; sent to Rikers Island jail. The transformation within two days of Dominique Strauss-Kahn from would-be president of France and managing director of the International Monetary Fund into prisoner 1225782, a suspect awaiting trial, prompted gasps of disbelief and consternation the world over, particularly in his native land (where Mr Strauss-Kahn is often known simply by his initials).
This article appeared in the Briefing section of the print edition under the headline "The downfall of DSK"
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