Former International Monetary Fund Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn at Federal Court in New York

Former International Monetary Fund Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn and Defense Attorney Benjamin Brafman stand up at Federal Court at 100 Centre Street in New York City on August 23, 2011. The judge dismissed the sexual assault charges against him, but the order is on hold since his accuser has requested a special prosecutor. UPI/Richard Drew/Pool