VOICED: French shocked by media coverage of IMF chief's arrest

The transcript discusses the global broadcast of Dominique Strauss Kahn's legal issues, focusing on the contrasting reactions in France and the US. In France, the presumption of innocence is emphasized, and media coverage is restricted by law. In contrast, the US practice of the 'perp walk' is highlighted as a cultural phenomenon. The transcript also touches on the potential impact of Kahn's arrest on French media's approach to public figures' private lives.

What challenges might a chambermaid face in pressing charges against a powerful figure like Dominique Strauss Kahn in France?

In what ways has media coverage of public figures in France traditionally been restrained?