Such thoughts may have been fuelled by a virulent recent press campaign in France against Mr Strauss-Kahn's wealthy lifestyle, with details of his and his wife's swanky properties in Marrakech, Paris and Washington.

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Abraham, who continues to run his recruiting firm, says that he's proud of his resistance but would have second thoughts about launching another such legal battle.

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My thoughts are also with the family and friends of Prisoner Officer David Black who have suffered such a terrible loss.

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