Strauss-Kahn accuser files civil lawsuit over alleged sexual assault

Lawyers for the maid, Guinean immigrant Nafissatou Diallo, wrote in the lawsuit that Strauss-Kahn "intentionally, brutally and violently sexually assaulted Ms. Diallo and in the process humiliated, degraded, violated and robbed Ms. Diallo of her dignity as a woman".

The lawsuit also asks for a jury trial to determine unspecified money damages for inflicting physical, emotional, and psychological harm, as well as the damage to personal and professional reputation of Diallo.

Strauss-Kahn, 62, resigned as IMF chief a few days after his arrest in May. He has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges and has been freed on bail.

The suit comes two weeks before Strauss-Kahn's next scheduled court date on Aug. 23. Prosecutors acknowledged that there were significant credibility issues with the hotel maid.