An ex-prostitute named ‘Jade’ took the stand at the trial in northern France of the former IMF chief, Dominique Strauss-Kahn for pimping.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn appeared in court to face accusations of taking part in an international prostitution ring set up to provide him with prostitutes in France and the US

A pimp has come to the defence of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, saying the disgraced former IMF boss is innocent of charges of supplying prostitutes for sex parties.

French police detained former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn for questioning over allegations he took part in orgies in Paris and Washington paid for by a pair of businessmen.