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Charges dismissed against Strauss-Kahn

Dominique Strauss-Kahn became a free man Aug. 23 when a New York judge ended the sexual assault case against him at the request of prosecutors, who said the hotel maid who accused the former International Monetary Fund chief couldn't be trusted.

Though physical evidence showed Strauss-Kahn had a sexual encounter with Nafissatou Diallo in his hotel suite more than three months ago, prosecutors said the accuser was not credible because of lies she has told, including an earlier false rape claim. State Supreme Court Justice Michael Obus said he would dismiss the case.

Strauss-Kahn issued a statement describing the case as "a nightmare for me and my family."

"I want to thank all the friends in France and in the United States who have believed in my innocence, and to the thousands of people who sent us their support personally and in writing. I am most deeply grateful to my wife and family," he said. (AP)

Shukan ST: September 2, 2011

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World News Charges dismissed against Strauss-Kahn Dominique Strauss-Kahn became a free man Aug. 23 when a New York judge ended the sexual assault case against him at the request of prosecutors, who said the hotel maid who accused the former International Monetary Fund chief couldn't be trusted. Though physical evidence showed Strauss-Kahn had a sexual encounter with Nafissatou Diallo in his hotel suite more than three months ago, prosecutors said the accuser was not credible because of lies she has told, including an earlier false rape claim. State Supreme Court Justice Michael Obus said he would dismiss the case. Strauss-Kahn issued a statement describing the case as "a nightmare for me and my family." "I want to thank all the friends in France and in the United States who have believed in my innocence, and to the thousands of people who sent us their support personally and in writing. I am most deeply grateful to my wife and family," he said. (AP) Shukan ST: September 2, 2011 (C) All rights reserved