Lille (France) (AFP) - 08:15 GMT - WELCOME TO AFP'S LIVE REPORT on the trial of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, expected to take the stand for a second day to defend himself against pimping charges.
Appearing at the Palais de Justice in Lille on Monday, the former IMF chief denied knowing the women he had orgies with were prostitutes and said paying for sex would be too great a risk for a man of his position.
Ex-prostitutes described in detail group sex scenes involving the 65-year-old, who faces charges of "aggravated pimping" in an alleged vice ring.
DSK, as he is known in France, admits being a libertine but says he never knew the women involved were paid sex workers.