Reports that the New York prosecution case for alleged sexual assault against Dominique Strauss-Kahn could be close to collapse have stunned France and revived hopes that he may return to politics.
Allies of Strauss-Kahn, who had been the firm favourite to win next year’s presidential race against Nicolas Sarkozy, speculated that his political career would be saved and he could play a crucial role in the election campaign.
Even before a court hearing in New York on Friday at which Strauss-Kahn’s bail conditions may be relaxed, French Socialists expressed their joy at reports that New York prosecutors had serious questions about the credibility of his accuser.
Full story: Strauss-Kahn news stuns France as Socialists discuss political comeback