All charges against DSK to be dropped

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/21/us-strausskahn-idUSTRE77J20620110821

The Post reported that the prosecutors' motion would detail concerns about Diallo's credibility and make it clear they do not believe they can prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.

I will read the prosecutor's motion (it it's made public) before I make a final judgment on whether I agree with the decision to drop the charges. I hope No1 will do the same.

Originally posted by sh76
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/21/us-strausskahn-idUSTRE77J20620110821

The Post reported that the prosecutors' motion would detail concerns about Diallo's credibility and make it clear they do not believe they can prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.

I will read the prosecutor's motion (it it's made public) before I make a f ...[text shortened]... gment on whether I agree with the decision to drop the charges. I hope No1 will do the same.

We've heard these types of rumors before in this case. I'd wait until the court appearance Tuesday before assuming they are correct (as you have done in the past).

The factual content of any sentence that begins with the words" "The Post reported" should be viewed with a pound (not a grain) of salt.

Seems the criminal case has been dropped.

Just because they can't prove it? That's no reason to drop the case. The prosecutor obviously still thinks he's guilty!

Prosecutor's motion to dismiss

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/08/22/nyregion/dsk-recommendation-to-dismiss-case.html

...But the nature and number of complainant's falsehoods leave us unable to credit her version of events beyond a reasonable doubt, whatever the truth may be about the encounter between the complainant and the defendant. If we do not believe her beyond a reasonable doubt, we cannot ask a jury to do so.

(page 2)

Something tells me she'll still try to get paid. I don't see him settling.

Originally posted by USArmyParatrooper
Something tells me she'll still try to get paid. I don't see him settling.

Bet he defaults rather than get deposed.

Or quietly settles; I don't see him wanting to face a jury in NY.

Originally posted by no1marauder
Bet he defaults rather than get deposed.

Or quietly settles; I don't see him wanting to face a jury in NY.

That's a no-brainer.

He's not interested in flying back to New York to give a deposition or testimony. That would be the case whether he's guilty or innocent. His much better strategy is to default and collaterally attack any enforcement attempts (or settle, of course).

Originally posted by sh76
That's a no-brainer.

He's not interested in flying back to New York to give a deposition or testimony. That would be the case whether he's guilty or innocent. His much better strategy is to default and collaterally attack any enforcement attempts (or settle, of course).

Yeah, it's not like he flies to NYC at all normally. Well, except for his daughter living there ..........................................

EDIT: Long ago, she was his "ironclad" alibi: http://www.businessinsider.com/dsk-alibi-2011-5