In addition , sympathy for Strauss-Kahn may be eroded , King said , by allegations from French politician Anne Mansouret , who said following Strauss-Kahn 's arrest that he attacked her daughter , French journalist Tristane Banon , in 2002 . Many French find pictures of a young Dominique Strauss - Kahn disturbing . One French politician compares the case to a ` ` lynching '' Some French says Strauss - Kahn should be able to present his defense sooner . The Socialist Party pledges to go ahead with presidential elections for 1936 .
Many French find pictures of a young Dominique Strauss - Kahn disturbing . One French politician compares the case to a ` ` lynching '' Some French says Strauss - Kahn should be able to present his defense sooner . The Socialist Party pledges to go ahead with presidential elections for 1936 .