His passport was not returned to him.
The character of the accuser may have been undermined, but her credibility as a witness, not so much.
The Forensic evidence will tell the tale: DNA- his, hers, mixed, scratches on his body, fingernail scrapings, signs of bruising, etc.
In America, even bad people, hookers, drug dealers, illegals and Muslims who drink have the right to a trial.
My guess has always been that there would be a plea bargain.
The DA cannot risk dropping the case. Does he really want NOW & the Reverend Al haunting him ? A trial would be risky for DSK.
I would advise him to plead to the lower counts, and take a plea.
All that being said, our legal system does work, and I would rather place my fate in the hands of a jury of my peers than with an agent of the State, as in France.