Economy/Business News Alert: Judge dismisses charges against former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn

---------------------------------------- Economy/Business News Alert: Judge dismisses charges against former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn August 23, 2011 12:16:17 PM ---------------------------------------- A New York judge on Tuesday formally dismissed sexual assault charges against former International Fund managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Prosecutors had recommended dropping the charges, saying that persistent lying by the hotel maid who accused Strauss-Kahn of rape made it impossible for them determine what really happened. Strauss-Kahn resigned from the IMF in May after he was arrested in conjunction with the case. http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/KYNZS9/JI3TXU/1ZEIBV/JV2H96/MWA8M/RF/h For more information, visit PostBusiness.com ---------------------------------------- Get a unique daily review and analysis of the debt, deficit and economy debate. Sign up for Behind the Government Showdown: http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=admin/email/express&action=subscribe&newsletter_code=GVTSHTDN ---------------------------------------- Get breaking news alerts sent to your mobile phone. Sign up by texting NEWS to 98999. To unsubscribe, click here ---------------------------------------- ©2011 The Washington Post Company Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20071