Innocent? Not quite...

A French inquiry into an attempted rape case against former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was dropped this week. The inquiry found that while no evidence was found for attempted rape, it could be found for a lesser charge, sexual assault. In this case, DSK will not be charged with anything. He was accused by writer Tristane Banon of attempted rape which she says occurred in 2003. The three year statute of limitations for sexual assault has well past, leaving DSK free of charges.

DSK first came under fire and had to resign as chief of the IMF after being accused of attempted rape by a New York City maid this past year. Those criminal charges were dropped, though a civil case is still in the works. Ms Banon's lawyers have already said she plans to file a criminal case against DSK. Do people often get away with crimes because they are rich and powerful? Are the rich and powerful a greater target for wrongful suits?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15296244