I.M.F. leader, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, was pulled off of his JFK flight to France and arrested for assault of a hotel maid in the NY Soffitel. He is being charged with Attempted Rape, Criminal Sex Act and Unlawful Imprisonment.

Strauss-Kahn was briefly investigated a year into his tenure as I.M.F. leader for having an affair with a subordinate and then giving her preferential treatment, after which he was quoted as saying, "I firmly believe I have not abused my position". Alarmingly enough, while people called into question the judgment in keeping him in his position with the I.M.F., he was permitted to maintain his position.

He further stated,

"I agree with the board that the personal behavior of the managing director sets an important tone for the institution and I am committed, going forward, to uphold the high standards that are expected of this position," he said in the statement. 

Awesome that we're willing to put men who have no respect for women into positions of power, and allow them to maintain those positions while they continue to disrespect women. At least he's in jail for this one - for now.

Update: He's pleading not guilty and there's speculation as to whether his immunity as I.M.F. leader applies.

MF bylaws state that its officials "shall be immune from legal process with respect to acts performed by them in their official capacity except when the fund waives this immunity.

Happily, the New York Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne says Strauss-Kahn doesn't have immunity, nor has he tried to claim it.