Dominique Strauss-Kahn was released from house arrest in New York yesterday as the sexual assault case against him teetered on the verge of collapse. A dramatic court hearing in Manhattan saw the French former head of the International Monetary Fund given back his £3.7million bail money. A security tag on his ankle was also removed. Prosecutors admitted there were ‘serious credibility issues’ with his accuser, a maid who said he tried to rape her in May at the Manhattan hotel where she worked. All smiles: The credibility of the witness led to Strauss-Kahn being released from house arrest Law enforcement officials believe the  32-year-old Guinean immigrant has repeatedly lied to them and may have links to drug dealing and money laundering.
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Charges still stand but he was handed his freedom at hearing today
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However authorities still hold his passport so he can't leave U.S.
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'Victim has possible links' to drug dealers and money launderers
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Photos unearthed of Muslim maid partying and drinking
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Senior prosecutors met defence to discuss possible dismissal of charges
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He may return to French politics 'sooner rather than later'
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She is said to have lied about details on her application for asylum in the U.S., including saying she had been gang-raped by soldiers in @placeholder.