LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Nafissatou Diallo’s press conference today attracted support from Church patrons. Nafissatou Diallo also drew more than one hundred news reporters. The Dominique Strauss-Kahn former hotel maid has been increasing her public exposure since coming forward in recent television and print news interviews.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn has denied any wrongdoing. His prosecutors have yet to decide whether to pursue or drop his charges. Dominique Strauss-Kahn was for the former head of the IMF and a top presidential candidate for France. But today Nafissatou Diallo defended herself amid accusations about her credibility.

Nafissatou Diallo claims that Strauss-Kahn forced relations on her on May 14. Today her attorney confirmed the same. Diallo counsel Kenneth Thompson told news that “Information has been put out there about Ms Diallo that I know was false.”

He added “She never was scheming to take DSK’s money, and that’s a fact.” Diallo had been under fire for her incorrect statements on her background. But Diallo came public, increasingly local sentiment in favor of her position.

Diallo, however, is not the only person accusing Strauss-Kahn of wrongdoing. In 2008 Piroska Nagy (photos below) claimed Dominique Strauss-Kahn has a serious “problem” with women under his supervision. Piroska Nagy claimed he was “a man with a problem that may make him ill-equipped to lead an institution where women work under his command.”

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Recently Tristane Banon also has accused the former IMF head of conduct against her. Banon, a news trainee, was sent to a flat to get an interview with Strauss-Kahn years earlier. Strauss-Kahn is accused of deliberating choosing the location, then allegedly ripping off Banon’s clothes once she was there.

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DSK Wife Anne Sinclair has defended him. “I do not believe for a single second the accusations leveled against my husband.” She added “I do not doubt his innocence will be established. I appeal for restraint and decency.”

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – The Ashley Harlan Ben Roethlisberger wedding came at a huge price tag, reports local news yesterday. In fact the Ashley Harlan wedding wasn’t even listed as a wedding. For security purposes, it was noted as a “movie production”. Roethlisberger’s rep refused to comment on the massive budget. But Pittsburgh news puts the price tag as high as a half million dollars and setting convention center records.

Ashley Harlan remained quiet during her dating of Ben Roethlisberger. But the couple, unlike other celebrities and professional athletes, were gracious in revealing details about their wedding immediately after the ceremony. Yet, they had hoped other aspects would remain private. But elaborate details were leaked to news before the ceremony.

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Today, local news reports that the Roethlisberger may have shelled out as much as $473,000 for the event. He reportedly spent six figures in renting the Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom for nearly 600 guests. Each guest reportedly cost Ben $600 per head. He even reportedly spent a grand on coat check for the day.

The Convention Center confirmed the wedding set a record. Ben’s ceremony was the largest wedding the center ever hosted. Despite the facility being booked by Ben for weeks, he didn’t formalize the contract until the week of his wedding.

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In April, after months of silence, Ben confirmed his engagement. But he said it was “surreal” seeing his face on the front of print and online news sites, not for football, but for a wedding. “[I]t was weird” The story became surreal after newspapers found online alleged bridal registries from Macys, Amazon.com, and others.

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LALATE reported at the time “If legitimate, the registry claimed the couple was seeking an American padlock along with a dog muzzle and the complete season DVD package of Grey’s Anatomy.” Ben told news last spring that he got hundreds of gifts from people he had never met.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Reggie Bush is heading to the Dolphins, while girlfriend Melissa Molinaro (photos below) is heading to the  “Dance Floor” in her new hit single. A Reggie Bush trade out of the New Orleans Saints was no surprise this week. Bush made it clear in a tweet before the lockout that he didn’t intend to stay in New Orleans.

Reggie Bush will be traded to the Dolphins, but with a drop of his salary. Bush was set to earn a base salary of $11.8 million for his final season of his rookie contract at the Saints. But Bush has agreed to be traded to the Dolphins with a new contract. Miami will pay him instead $9.7 million in two years, with $5 million this year.

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Following news that the Saints had selected running back Mark Ingram, first round in the NFL Draft, Bush reacted on twitter on April 29 with his displeasure. Bush wrote “It’s been fun New Orleans.” A player anticipated to become the most endorsed NFL athlete this decade, Bush has instead been marked by lackluster seasons, consistent injuries, and often unfavorable news coverage.

Most recently he has been spotted allegedly dating Molinaro, the Kim Kardashian look a-like who appeared in an Old Navy commercial called “Super Cute” in February. Despite Kardashian suing Old Navy, Molinaro was honored to appear in the commercial.

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“It was a great shoot and I was honored to be chosen from the auditions which included more than 500 other girls held in different cities.”

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Kate Bosworth and Alexander Skarsgard have split. Following months of questions, news of Kate Bosworth and Alexander Skarsgard’s breakup is today reported by US Magazine. The couple had dated since October 2009.

In February 2010, the couple confirmed their romance. Kate said in an interview with PEOPLE at the time that she adored Alexander. The couple headed to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April last year. Their romance, however, recently slowed, said insiders.

US Weekly says the couple didn’t split recently but “a while ago”. The decision was “mutual” reports a source. The news comes after Alexander was spotted flirting with a brunette at Comic Con earlier just days ago.

“He’s single,” confirms a source, “and he is loving the attention!”

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Robert Herrera allegedly killed a patron for his Chuck E. Cheese parking spot. Now Robert Herrera is wanted by police along with his female passenger. Robert Herrera’s alleged victim was Daniel Villanueva.

Daniel Villanueva, 29, on April 28 wanted to go to Chuck E. Cheese in South Los Angeles. But while attempting to park, Villanueva encountered Herrera, 27. Police claim that an argument erupted between the two over the Chuck E. Cheese parking spot.

Unhappy with the parking situation, Herrera allegedly pulled out his gun and shot Daniel Villanueva dead. Herrera didn’t take the parking spot, or go for pizza, but immediately fled the scene. Witnesses say he was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with a female passenger. The truck, silver in color, had tinted headlamps, tail lights, and windows.

Investigators say the woman is between twenty to twenty-five years in age. Investigators believe Herrera is still in Southern California. Contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500 if you have any information.

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