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Dominique Strauss-Kahn appears in court on charges of sexual assault

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the IMF chief, has been remanded in custody by a judge in New York, following allegations of sexual assault.

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, New York 4:47 PM BST 16 May 2011 Strauss-Kahn, 62, is accused of illegal sexual act, attempted rape and unlawful deprivation of liberty for a girl of 32 years of age at the Sofitel hotel near Times Square. New York, prosecutors said Monday the IMF chief Strauss-Kahn, who is facing charges for having sexually assaulted a hotel maid, may have engaged in conduct similar once before and they are investigating.

Counsel for Mr. Strauss-Kahn Benjamin Brafman said he was "disappointed" but the battle "has just begun."

Strauss-Kahn not run away from your hotel after the alleged assault, but ran to a lunch date with a witness who will testify about what happened, Mr. Brafman told the court.

"The reason running was because I had a lunch appointment, and the person who had lunch with is willing to testify, "he said.

Strauss-Kahn was taken to the court room 130 New York criminal las10.50am center (15:30 CET) on Monday by two police officers.

was not handcuffed.

With head slightly tilted, and a dark jacket and formal shirt, light colored, Mr. Strauss-Kahn, quickly took the seat on the benches of the accused

something difficult to see from the stands the public.

Shielded by three police officers in New York, was forced to sit next to a suspected drug dealer who works in the Texas Fried Chicken restaurant at 132st in Manhattan, among other suspects.

Prosecutors asked that Mr. Strauss-Kahn, is in custody because of concerns it could flee to France where he was charged. Defense lawyers have proposed a $ 1 million bail.

The wife of Mr. Strauss-Kahn, Anne Sinclair, was believed to have offered to post bail.

is it due to arrive in New York on Monday afternoon.

The next hearing is set for May 20.

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