Private Investigators May Have Contributed to Dominique Strauss-Kahn's Dismissal of Sexual Assault Charges

Indianapolis Private Investigator, Lauth Investigations can assist with Criminal Defense investigations process., Sep 5, 2011

The man many had predicted to be the next president of France and former head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dominique Strauss-Kahn, is now free to leave the United States and return to France. Strauss-Kahn, had been accused of sexual assault by Nafissatou Dialo, a housekeeper at a luxury New York City hotel. As a result of the charges, Strauss-Kahn had been placed under house arrest for approximately three months until a New York judge dropped all criminal sexual assault charges on Tuesday, August 23rd, in a surprising turnaround of a case initially presented by the prosecution as solid.

By request of the prosecution, the case was dismissed after prosecutors presented a 25-page report c oncluding inconclusive evidence and indicated they now questioned the Dialo's credibility and inconsistencies in her claims.

While faced with serious allegations of sexual assault, it is said the well-liked French politician wasted no time hiring a team of experts to investigate and counteract the negative publicity. A team consisting of ex-CIA agents, private criminal investigators, a security firm and even public relations experts; the group was brought together to quickly conduct damage control warranted by the seriousness of the allegations.

Facing world criticism and even conspiracy theories, eluding that the event may have been staged to derail his political aspirations to become the next French President, even Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin posted on an official Kremlin website in response to the world headlines. Putin posted, "It is hard for me for me to evaluate the hidden political motives," and further stated, "But I cannot believe that it looks the way it was initially introduced. It doesn't sit right in my head."

Though the firms reportedly hired by Strauss-Kahn have not made any public statements regarding the case, it is clear that powerful evidence was uncovered that forced prosecutors to acknowledge they now have 'reasonable doubt' the sexual assault allegations had any credibility.

The Role of a Powerful Defense Team

With the public and media's tendency to rush to judgment resulting in potential permanent damage to the accused life and career, it becomes important to remember that one is 'innocent until proven guilty' and guaranteed due process in a court of law. Part of the preparation process is to have a powerful defense team consisting of attorneys and criminal private investigators who must delve into the deepest depths of the lives of those involved in a case. As with Strauss-Kahn, it became essential that the defense investigated the chambermaid’s history and character in order to disprove her allegations, identify inconsistencies in her statements and reveal any previous questionable behavior that may cause doubt as to her integrity.

Strauss-Kahn's legal lineup said in court papers that they have 'substantial information' that could 'gravely undermine her credibility.'

Through a post-indictment investigation of Dialo, prosecutors claim they were presented with information about her past that contain 'many falsehoods', to include lying about being 'gang raped' by soldiers she claimed occurred in her homeland of Guinea; she then admitted it never happened. There also appear to be contradictions in her statements about her whereabouts after the incident, even inconsistency in tax-related matters.

It goes without saying that especially here in the United States when you are accused of a crime, you are guilty until you prove your innocence. With private investigators and an aggressive defense team, the likelihood of proving your innocence is increased and when you have a long prison term hanging over your head, you need the best team you can get.

Author - Kym L. Pasqualini
Lauth Investigations International, Inc.
201 N. Illinois St., 16th Fl.-South Tower
Indianapolis, IN 46254

Please contact Indianapolis Private Investigator, Thomas Lauth, for any investigations needed at 800.889.3463 or visit www.lauthinvestigations.com

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