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.
Business / Corporate Jan 29, 2020
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.”
Business Mar 8, 2019
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.
Business Mar 7, 2019
“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.
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 ...
Business Mar 4, 2019
by Satoshi Sugiyama
A decision on the third request for provisional freedom is expected in the next few days.
Business Feb 20, 2019
by Kazuaki Nagata and Satoshi Sugiyama
Asked when the trial will start, Junichiro Hironaka said it will probably begin this summer or later.