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

Protester hold up signs before former International Monetary Fund Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn walks into 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/John Angelillo