<p>The 32-year-old maid at the Sofitel Hotel in Manhattan knew who Strauss-Kahn was and saw him as an opportunity to make money.</p>.<p>"She figured he's a rich dude and she would get paid," source close to the defence investigation told The New York Post. "She was told by the crew she ran with that this was a gold mine."<br /><br />Strauss-Kahn, 62, was accused of forcing the maid to perform oral sex. He was taken into custody minutes before his Air France flight departed for Paris in May.Strauss-Kahn has claimed that their sexual encounter was consensual.<br /><br />In the new account of the story, The Post reported that the maid voluntarily performed oral sex on Strauss-Kahn, who then refused to pay her.When she insisted, he brushed her off.<br />"There was an expectation of money after the act, but he was dismissive," the source said.<br />Their argument may have been rough.<br /><br />Her lawyer has said that Strauss-Kahn angrily grabbed her breasts and private parts, causing injuries.<br /><br />Following the explosive events, Strauss-Kahn bolted from the hotel.Last week, the case against Strauss-Kahn unraveled quickly as it emerged the maid who accused him has been lying and has criminal connections.<br /><br />On Friday, Strauss-Kahn was released from house arrest and is now allowed to travel inside the US. </p>
<p>The 32-year-old maid at the Sofitel Hotel in Manhattan knew who Strauss-Kahn was and saw him as an opportunity to make money.</p>.<p>"She figured he's a rich dude and she would get paid," source close to the defence investigation told The New York Post. "She was told by the crew she ran with that this was a gold mine."<br /><br />Strauss-Kahn, 62, was accused of forcing the maid to perform oral sex. He was taken into custody minutes before his Air France flight departed for Paris in May.Strauss-Kahn has claimed that their sexual encounter was consensual.<br /><br />In the new account of the story, The Post reported that the maid voluntarily performed oral sex on Strauss-Kahn, who then refused to pay her.When she insisted, he brushed her off.<br />"There was an expectation of money after the act, but he was dismissive," the source said.<br />Their argument may have been rough.<br /><br />Her lawyer has said that Strauss-Kahn angrily grabbed her breasts and private parts, causing injuries.<br /><br />Following the explosive events, Strauss-Kahn bolted from the hotel.Last week, the case against Strauss-Kahn unraveled quickly as it emerged the maid who accused him has been lying and has criminal connections.<br /><br />On Friday, Strauss-Kahn was released from house arrest and is now allowed to travel inside the US. </p>