Primary Source News: Strauss-Kahn Released without Bail

Friday, July 1, 2011

Strauss-Kahn Released without Bail

Dominique Strauss-Kahn was released without bail today as prosecutors presented evidence that undermines the victim's credibility. Documents submitted by prosecutors show that she: admitted to lying to a grand jury about what she did immediately after the alleged sexual assault, lied about having been gang-raped in Guinea to seek political asylum, and falsely claimed someone else's child as her dependent on her tax forms. The charges currently stand.

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