Strauss-Kahn case on the verge of collapse

Bakkels · 07-01-11, 12:15 AM

"The sexual assault case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn is on the verge of collapse as investigators have uncovered major holes in the credibility of the housekeeper who charged that he attacked her in his Manhattan hotel suite in May, according to two well-placed law enforcement officials.
Although forensic tests found unambiguous evidence of a sexual encounter between Mr. Strauss-Kahn, a French politician, and the woman, prosecutors now do not believe much of what the accuser has told them about the circumstances or about herself"

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/01/ny...y.html?_r=1&hp

Well how bout that.. Honestly I don't know what to make of it. I wouldn't have been surprised if he were guilty, but on the other hand I wouldn't be surprised if he were set up... Either way, it's some dirty business.

Feuer Frei! · 07-01-11, 01:09 AM

Looks like the Defense didn't do their homework too well on the Housekeeper!

Bad job.

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A lawyer for the woman, Kenneth Thompson, could not be immediately reached for comment on Thursday evening

Yea, i wonder why.

So, a sexual encounter happened, ok.
But now, after all the lies etc from the woman, under what pretense did this sexual encounter take place? Was it mutual, was it forced, was it this, was it that?
The case will get thrown out.

Skybird · 07-01-11, 02:40 AM

Charges about sexual assault are one of the best way to clean the road ahead of unwanted political enemies. Julian Assange, now Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Even when the accused gets cleared of all charges - the bad stigma stays with them.

Feuer Frei! · 07-01-11, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Charges about sexual assault are one of the best way to clean the road ahead of unwanted political enemies. Julian Assange, now Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Even when the accused gets cleared of all charges - the bad stigma stays with them.

You're suggesting it was a set-up?
Highly likely, but then again, we will never really know.

Jimbuna · 07-01-11, 06:15 AM

If there are doubts or misgivings about the womans version of events then yes, it should be thrown out.

Innocent until proven guilty.

Platapus · 07-01-11, 06:30 AM

It is sad when women (and I don't know if this includes this woman) fabricates or out right lies about the horrible crime of rape.

All the more reason for a full investigation whenever anyone is accused of rape. Sadly the concept "a woman would never lie about rape" is sophism.

As a society, we need to get away from the perception that if a man is accused of rape, he is automatically probably guilty.

Jimbuna · 07-01-11, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

It is sad when women (and I don't know if this includes this woman) fabricates or out right lies about the horrible crime of rape.

All the more reason for a full investigation whenever anyone is accused of rape. Sadly the concept "a woman would never lie about rape" is sophism.

As a society, we need to get away from the perception that if a man is accused of rape, he is automatically probably guilty.

Agreed....and if it turns out she has fabricated it all she should be charged with whatever US laws allow.

In the UK it would be at the very least 'Wasting Police Time'.

STEED · 07-01-11, 12:14 PM

IMF stitch up by the looks of it now.

Jimbuna · 07-01-11, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

IMF stitch up by the looks of it now.

Yeah, quite possibly.

Alex · 07-01-11, 01:21 PM

Look at my sig.

Platapus · 07-01-11, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Agreed....and if it turns out she has fabricated it all she should be charged with whatever US laws allow.

In the UK it would be at the very least 'Wasting Police Time'.

Equally sad is that women who falsify rape charges are seldom charged.

Jimbuna · 07-01-11, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Equally sad is that women who falsify rape charges are seldom charged.

Oh I know, it is often down to the falsely accused to seek damages in the civil courts but fat lot of use that is if the accuser has little money.

07-01-11, 12:15 AM	#1
Bakkels Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Posts: 709 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 6	Strauss-Kahn case on the verge of collapse "The sexual assault case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn is on the verge of collapse as investigators have uncovered major holes in the credibility of the housekeeper who charged that he attacked her in his Manhattan hotel suite in May, according to two well-placed law enforcement officials. Although forensic tests found unambiguous evidence of a sexual encounter between Mr. Strauss-Kahn, a French politician, and the woman, prosecutors now do not believe much of what the accuser has told them about the circumstances or about herself" http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/01/ny...y.html?_r=1&hp Well how bout that.. Honestly I don't know what to make of it. I wouldn't have been surprised if he were guilty, but on the other hand I wouldn't be surprised if he were set up... Either way, it's some dirty business. __________________ My sh3 skins : http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/Bakkels Or go to the sh3 downloads section > skins

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Charges about sexual assault are one of the best way to clean the road ahead of unwanted political enemies. Julian Assange, now Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Even when the accused gets cleared of all charges - the bad stigma stays with them. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	If there are doubts or misgivings about the womans version of events then yes, it should be thrown out. Innocent until proven guilty. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	It is sad when women (and I don't know if this includes this woman) fabricates or out right lies about the horrible crime of rape. All the more reason for a full investigation whenever anyone is accused of rape. Sadly the concept "a woman would never lie about rape" is sophism. As a society, we need to get away from the perception that if a man is accused of rape, he is automatically probably guilty. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	IMF stitch up by the looks of it now. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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