Strauss-Kahn thanks court for hearing him out as 3-week pimping trial closes, verdict June 12

Former International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn arrives at his hotel in Lille, northern France, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. A French prosecutor has called for the acquittal of Dominique Strauss-Kahn in his pimping trial in Lille — a day after five of six plaintiffs dropped their accusations. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler) (The Associated Press)

Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn is surrounded by photographers as he leaves his hotel for a court for trial for sex charges, in Lille, northern France, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. A French prosecutor has pushed for the acquittal of Dominique Strauss-Kahn in his pimping trial in Lille _ a day after five of six plaintiffs dropped their accusations against him. Frederic Fevre said the former International Monetary Fund chief should be acquitted “pure and simple” _ saying that “his notoriety shouldn’t be in any way a presumption of guilt.” (AP Photo/Michel Spingler) (The Associated Press)

PARIS – Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has thanked a French court that is trying him for pimping for listening to his side of the story.

The court in northern Lille set a June 12 date for the verdict at Friday's close of the three-week trial. Strauss-Kahn denies pimping but has admitted to orgies, being "rough" with "conquests" and needing sex with exceptional frequency. None of that is illegal.

Last week, the prosecutor called for his acquittal — a day after five of six plaintiffs dropped their accusations — saying a court doesn't pass moral judgments.

Strauss-Kahn risks up to 10 years in prison and a 1.5 million euros ($1.7 million) fine if found guilty.