Of course who pays the bill and such will now be one of the “stories” as we see them lining up.
The former head of the International Monetary Fund accused of sexually assaulting a New York hotel maid will receive:
-a $250,000 severance payment — paid in part courtesy of the American taxpayer — unless U.S. lawmakers can stop the “golden parachute” from landing in the French politician’s bank account.
The IMF claims it has no discretion in the matter of Dominique Strauss-Khan, who was already pulling down nearly $500,000 as managing director when he resigned after being arrested in New York. The one-time severance, along with a much smaller annual pension, was part of his contract.
But considering the heavy financial stake the United States has in the global lender, some lawmakers are trying to exert pressure on an organization that has come under increased scrutiny over how its vast international resources are being used.
“The scandal at the IMF is putting that organization in the public eye again and American taxpayers — who pay the largest share of the IMF’s bills — are raising a lot of important questions,”
Thanks for the link.
The IMF package is standard for that level of job.
If DSK is found guilty as charged, it won’t do him much good. He cant spend it in Attica.
One of the good things to come out of this is the light being shined on the IMF, its mission, funding, and activities.