NEW : Yet the fallout has been far more extensive , and continues . The defense declines to comment ; the next scheduled court date is July 1 . Judge Diallo conducts interviews with CNN and ABC News . Strauss - Kahn 's lawyer claim these are all part of a bid to get a settlement . The accuser 's attorney says the defense has conducted a ` ` smear campaign ''
NEW : The defense declines to comment ; the next scheduled court date is July 1 . Judge Diallo conducts interviews with CNN and ABC News . Strauss - Kahn 's lawyer claim these are all part of a bid to get a settlement . The accuser 's attorney says the defense has conducted a ` ` smear campaign ''