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IMF chief Christine Lagarde to stand trial in French arbitration deal

Christine Lagarde, who was French finance minister at the time of the deal in favour of tycoon Bernard Tapie, is accused of negligence in the case

1 min read22 Jul 2016
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Former IMF chief Strauss-Kahn acquitted in pimping trial

Strauss-Kahn had told the court the parties were much-needed 'recreational sessions' and he did not know the women who took part were prostitutes

2 min read12 Jun 2015
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Former IMF chief Strauss-Kahn goes on trial for ‘pimping’

He is also accused of doing publicity for another accused, a pimp who owns a string of brothels near the French border in Belgium, where rules are more lax

3 min read2 Feb 2015
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French probe casts shadow over Christine Lagarde’s IMF job

French court’s decision to prosecute Lagarde may not automatically force her to resign from IMF but could weaken her image

2 min read22 May 2013
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Strauss-Kahn, hotel maid settle suit over alleged sexual assault

The agreement ends Strauss-Kahn’s legal woes in the US, but he faces more court dates in France

4 min read11 Dec 2012
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Strauss-Kahn in preliminary civil case deal with maid

Report says former IMF chief, maid Diallo will meet judge in New York on 7 Dec to sign deal

3 min read30 Nov 2012
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Perp walk, a prosecutor’s tool

Perp walk, a prosecutor’s tool

3 min read18 Jun 2012
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Strauss-Kahn held by police in French prostitution probe

Strauss-Kahn held by police in French prostitution probe

2 min read21 Feb 2012
Politics

Strauss-Kahn back in Paris after sex scandal

Strauss-Kahn back in Paris after sex scandal

3 min read4 Sep 2011
Politics

Strauss-Kahn accuser lies torpedo case

Strauss-Kahn accuser lies torpedo case

3 min read23 Aug 2011
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