Informative report about the alleged rape of a hotel maid by former IMF director Dominique Strauss-Kahn. While the report appears factual and fair, it is concerning that it is largely based on anonymous sources. This makes it really hard for readers to verify whether or not the alleged events really took place as described. I understand this is an ongoing investigation, but I would have expected more transparency and independent perspectives in this particular story.

This article covers the points fairly well. The requirement to talk about the incidents four times before the police were called is a serious issue.

Solomon seems to be attempting to report facts. Trial by the press of allegations is always a bit questionable, and Strauss-Kahn's defense, if any, is not reported here. The story at least conveys that the charges are serious and supports any public call for equal justice under law in a case involving a wealthy and powerful alleged criminal.

The reliance on unnamed sources gives the reader no reason to trust this, especially given the likelihood that the sources are a) close to the prosecution and b) working hard to assure that public opinion is solidly against DSK before he goes to trial or into plea negotiations.

The story starts with the DNA evidence. It goes on to give a far more complete picture than other news sites I have seen which focused almost entirely on the Big Shot rather than on the maid. Here we hear about the maid.