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Americans fighting extradition in ex-Nissan boss's escape

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By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER

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Clearly some pressure being applied from Japan to save face

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In neither case would a lawyer say, "here's a loophole, in Japan it's not a crime to help a suspect to escape".

Sure they would if they were worth their salt. But then they would advise against it to cover their own butts. They would also point out the violations of laws on unregistered passengers and other such travel laws.

What amazes me about this case is that these two went back to the U.S. so soon. That was dumb as rocks.

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They admitted they are guilty to people smuggling and should here in prison for 12 years.

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Ghosn is happily enjoying his morning coffee in Lebanon, more concerned with repairing his house than anyone who helped him escape.

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I bet 10000000 usd they will not get extradition. It's just a joke from prosecutor arguing "Look I m trying" before to say "shoganai, ganbatta" lol

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@diobrando

Exactly.

Farcical.

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The Taylors will be extradited. Their defense is essentially calling for an interpretation of Japanese law, which is beyond the scope of a Massachusetts Court. The Extradition Treaty relies upon the principle of Comity, ie; whatever the reason for the extradition request, it would have to be a crime in the U.S., and the State of Massachusetts. Aiding and abetting a bail jumper is a crime in the jurisdiction where the Taylors resided. Hence, they will be extradited. They can raise that defense in a Japanese Court.

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expatToday  10:48 am JST

The article doesn't mention specifically what charges they face, or the penalties.

That's because they aren't answering to any charges in the Massachusetts Court. They are presenting arguments as to why they should not be extradited.

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