Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund who is facing attempted rape charges in Manhattan, announced his resignation late Wednesday night. In a statement, Strauss-Kahn said he is resigning "with infinite sadness" and in an effort "to protect this institution."
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Dominique Strauss-Kahn Resigns From I.M.F.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn resigned Wednesday as head of the International Monetary Fund after explosive allegations that he had sexually attacked a cleaning lady in a midtown Manhattan hotel room.
His resignation comes just days after he was taken off an Air France plane at Kennedy International Airport and arrested in connection with the alleged attack.
Mr. Strauss-Kahn, a former French finance minister, had been expected to declare his candidacy for the French presidency soon. He was seen as the figure most likely to oust President Nicolas Sarkozy.
In issuing his resignation Wednesday, Mr. Strauss-Kahn said, "I want to say that I deny with the greatest possible firmness all all of the allegations that have been made against me."
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