Ex-IMF Chief Indicted, Bailed In Sex Assault Case

Dominique Strauss-Kahn indicted by grand jury, granted $1m bail in sexual abuse case but will spend tonight in NYC jail.

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Story Created: May 19, 2011 at 3:59 PM AKDT

Story Updated: May 19, 2011 at 3:59 PM AKDT

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Updated at 5 p.m. ET

 

NEW YORK - A judge agreed Thursday to free former International Monetary Fund leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn from a New York City jail on the condition that he post $1 million in bail and remain under house arrest, under the watch of armed guards, at a private apartment in Manhattan.

 

The 62-year-old banker and diplomat wore an expression of relief after Supreme Court Justice Michael J. Obus announced his decision in a packed Manhattan courtroom. Later, he blew a kiss toward his wife.

 

The ruling didn't free Strauss-Kahn immediately. Authorities need time to review and approve the security arrangements involved in his home detention, which lawyers said would be at an apartment rented by his wife. They did not disclose the location of the home.

 

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