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Ghosn’s former Japan lawyer sues government for illegal search

National / Crime & Legal Dec 23, 2020

Ghosn’s former Japan lawyer sues government for illegal search

Although Junichiro Hironaka’s office was searched, he didn’t turn over a computer that prosecutors believe Ghosn used when he was released on bail.

Tokyo prosecutors search office of Carlos Ghosn's ex-lawyer

Business / Corporate Jan 29, 2020

Tokyo prosecutors search office of Carlos Ghosn's ex-lawyer

Tokyo prosecutors Wednesday searched the office of a lawyer who used to represent Carlos Ghosn, in connection with the former Nissan Motor Co. chairman's recent escape from Japan to Lebanon. Junichiro Hironaka had earlier refused to hand over to prosecutors a computer Ghosn used at ...

With escape to Lebanon, Carlos Ghosn joins ranks of big-hitting white-collar fugitives

Business Dec 31, 2019

With escape to Lebanon, Carlos Ghosn joins ranks of big-hitting white-collar fugitives

by Will Davies

Carlos Ghosn's stunning escape from Japan makes him one of the most famous white-collar fugitives in recent years, joining the likes of Malaysian businessman Jho Low and Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya. The former head of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA, who was facing trial ...

Defense team accuses Tokyo prosecutors of colluding with Nissan and Japan to get Ghosn

National / Crime & Legal Oct 24, 2019

Defense team accuses Tokyo prosecutors of colluding with Nissan and Japan to get Ghosn

by Satoshi Sugiyama

The prosecutors, the defense claims, also exploited Japan’s new plea bargaining law to obtain false testimony against Ghosn and ignored wrongdoing by other Nissan executives.

Lawyer for Ghosn says ex-Nissan boss received no money via Oman in bank accounts

Business / Corporate May 13, 2019

Lawyer for Ghosn says ex-Nissan boss received no money via Oman in bank accounts

Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn did not receive any money sent by the automaker through Oman to his personal accounts, according to his lawyer. "He doesn't have a company, he doesn't control a company there, formally or effectively," Junichiro Hironaka, the former global ...

Tokyo prosecutors indict Carlos Ghosn on misappropriation charge in 'most serious allegation' yet

Business / Corporate Apr 22, 2019

Tokyo prosecutors indict Carlos Ghosn on misappropriation charge in 'most serious allegation' yet

by Satoshi Sugiyama

The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office on Monday indicted former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn for a fourth time, this charge for allegedly misappropriating the company's money for personal use — an accusation described by legal experts as the most serious brought against ...

Carlos Ghosn's lawyer asks for trial separate from Nissan's and Kelly's to ensure fair hearing

Business / Corporate Apr 2, 2019

Carlos Ghosn's lawyer asks for trial separate from Nissan's and Kelly's to ensure fair hearing

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Though the automaker has also been indicted, lawyer Junichiro Hironaka said Nissan has been cozying up to prosecutors, jeopardizing his client’s right to “a fair trial.”

Lawyer Takashi Takano is all apologies for Ghosn's dramatic bail release and the disguise that wasn't

Business Mar 8, 2019

Lawyer Takashi Takano is all apologies for Ghosn's dramatic bail release and the disguise that wasn't

by Satoshi Sugiyama

The lawyer who freed Nissan’s savior confesses it was his idea to have the beleaguered auto exec dress like a construction worker with allergies to elude the media upon release.

Bailed ex-Nissan boss Ghosn recuperating after 108-day 'hostage justice' ordeal in Tokyo, says lawyer

Business Mar 7, 2019

Bailed ex-Nissan boss Ghosn recuperating after 108-day 'hostage justice' ordeal in Tokyo, says lawyer

“I’m glad that the bail was granted. I hope this case will become the start of ending the ‘hostage justice’ system,” lawyer Junichiro Hironaka said.

Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn set to be released on bail after court rejects appeal by prosecutors

Business | ANALYSIS Mar 5, 2019

Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn set to be released on bail after court rejects appeal by prosecutors

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Ahead of his 65th birthday on Saturday, former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn may see his birthday wish come true: regaining his freedom, albeit conditionally. After 107 days behind bars, starting with his sudden detention at Tokyo's Haneda airport when he was accused of ...

Carlos Ghosn's Japan legal team optimistic that Tokyo court will grant ex-Nissan chief bail this time

Business Mar 4, 2019

Carlos Ghosn's Japan legal team optimistic that Tokyo court will grant ex-Nissan chief bail this time

by Satoshi Sugiyama

A decision on the third request for provisional freedom is expected in the next few days.

Ghosn's lawyer worries about case's impact on Japan's reputation and believes ex-Nissan chief is innocent

Business Feb 20, 2019

Ghosn's lawyer worries about case's impact on Japan's reputation and believes ex-Nissan chief is innocent

by Kazuaki Nagata and Satoshi Sugiyama

Asked when the trial will start, Junichiro Hironaka said it will probably begin this summer or later.

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