Dark political future for Strauss-Kahn

Between 15 and 25 years of imprisonment is the sentence that Strauss-Kahn risks if the sex assault accusations are proved.

Some people already announced the removal of his candidacy as the Socialist Party's runner for presidency, given the very short time limit (the internal party election are taking place at the end of June) in comparison with a judicial procedure which should take time.

However, only the conclusions of the police inquiry will decide his political future. Tuesday, the French Socialist Party is to summon an extraordinary meeting in order to set itself a new strategy.