Strauss-Kahn accuser Tristane Banon helps shape new French rape law
by Kim Willsher from World news | The Guardian on (#5FT81)
Ten years after the former IMF chief's fall from political grace, Banon celebrates new legislation on ages of consent
Almost exactly 10 years ago Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the man set to be the next leader of France, was arrested in New York and accused of raping a hotel chambermaid.
It was a fall from grace many had anticipated but few believed would actually topple the veteran politician and Socialist president in waiting.
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