Reprinted with permission from the BBC (bbc.co.uk)
Pre-Reading Questions: Keep a look out for these details when reading! Then, after you’ve read, fill in the answers.
What exactly has Strauss-Kahn been accused of?
What is the case known as in France, and why does it have this name?
Strauss-Kahn is facing two other charges: what are they?
When did Strauss-Kahn resign and from what job did he resign?
- February 2012; he was the International Monetary Fund boss
- October 2010; he was the Prime Minister of France
- May 2011; he was a prostitute.
- May 2011; he was the International Monetary Fund boss.
What penalties could Strauss-Kahn face if convicted?
- 30 years in prison and a 100,000 euro fine.
- 15 years in prison and a 20,000 euro fine.
- 20 years in prison.
- The death penalty.
In addition to Mr. Strauss Kahn, how many other people are under investigation?
- 6
- 8
- 1
- 0
What has Mr. Strauss-Kahn’s response to these accusations been?
- He claims that he never met the women in question
- He claims that he is not guilty of these acts and had no idea the women were prostitutes
- He claims that he is guilty of hiring prostitutes but not of the rapes
- He claims that he is not guilty of raping the prostitutes.
Why might Strauss-Kahn be exempt from the charges in New York?
- Because there is definite proof he did not rape her
- Because he was not in New York at the time in question
- Because he was protected by diplomatic immunity at the time of the crime in question
- Because she is willing to settle outside of the court
Vocabulary: define the following words.
magistrates
resigned
allegations
consorting
diplomatic immunity
