Dominique Strauss-Kahn's lawyer Benjamin Brafman arrives at the court. Photo: Maxine Dovere.

A somber Benjamin Brafman arrived at Manhattan’s criminal court at 100 center street for the arraignment of accused sex offender Dominique Strauss-Kahn. The International Monetary Fund leader was arrested by Port Authority police at JFK airport and removed from an air France Paris bound flight.

Strauss-Kahn is accused of crimes against a maid who entered his room at the Mnahattan Sofitel. He is being defended by one of America’s best known criminal defense attorneys Ben Brafman.

Until the reported incident, Strauss-Kahn was considered a front runner in the French presidential race. Brafman has notified members of the press that his client will deny all charges at the Sunday evening arraignment.

Brafman enters the court house. Photo: Maxine Dovere.