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By SARAH EL DEEB BEIRUT©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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NickPrime
Well, to be fair he may be happy because he was interrogated outside France, so even if he is found guilty of something there is nothing he will have to fear about it.
changamangaliay
Japan should do the same, send legal team to Lebanon if Japan is really interested in unearthing (if) any irregularities done by Ghosan or any other Nissan executives. No one will complain if Ghosan or any other are found guilty and punished as a result of a fair trial.
Meiyouwenti
Ghosn said he had ‘much more confidence in the French legal system than the Japanese system.” So if the French court found him guilty, would he be happy to go to a prison in France?
Alan Harrison
Well, to be fair he may be happy because he was interrogated outside France.
He was not interrogated, he was questioned. Japan, with absolutely no sense of rule of law cannot understand the difference.
bokuda
An interrogation with lawyers instead of handcuffs.
He is back into the 21st century justice. I'm happy for him.
kennyG
And If French justice is nearly perfect compared to Japan as some other posters say, There's no reason whatsoever Ghosn needs to reject showing up at French Court when he gets officially charged.
This unusual move by French justice implies either they are as serious as Japan or showing a mere gesture.
I hope the former case....
Baradzed
Really? I think its more realistic that French are easier for Ghosn to buy a good deal, especially if he is in a safe place anyways. They probably already agreed on the final number and now doing they dance to make it look like a serious process.
Tokyoite
He's probably feeling better that he could have his own lawyers present during the questioning.
Some parts of the world (ahem), they "strongly prefer" that you don't have them present during the days of questioning.
William77
We all know that France has a more humane and equal legal system and not based on racial profile and xenophobia unlike some other countries.
Tokyoite
To hear his side of the story?
sakurasuki
French already finished proper legal procedure by questioning with him so now it's Japanese turn if Japanese really have substantial question unanswered. Not only by asking him to confess repeatedly without his lawyer presence.
http://blog.livedoor.jp/plltakano/archives/65954250.html
TARA TAN KITAOKA
Please gambatte Carlos.
Hiro
So what's the point of even questioning him anyway? Is not like he would tell them anything that would put him in a disadvantage. Is merely asking questions. What a waste of time. Of course he is happy and satisfied. He got away and is living the good life in Beirut and nobody can touch him.
sakurasuki
@Hiro
Because in modern world suspect is presumed innocent and has right to defend and tell their side of defense. Not all country act like Japan where you are being suspect automatically you are guilty already despite all facts shows the opposites. This lead to coerced confession become common thing in Japan.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/03/22/national/crime-legal/false-conviction-japan-justice-system/
sir_bentley28
Take note, lawyers and police of the land! This is how you do it! PROPERLY! Always know there are 2 sides to a story. I am very happy to see/hear that this case is now being handled in a professional manner. Now if the French investigators would also be happy with the outcome of his innocence, then FINALLY this silly case can be put to rest! And Japan can also just give it up!
kennyG
"Not paid yet" cannot be his excuse and you must and he does know it.
Do not mess up Tax avoidance with Disclosure law (both guilty) and think a bit that he himself and Nissan as a corporate paid fine in US.
sakurasuki
His Lebanon passport already being handed over to official so he couldn't go anywhere now. Also if he go outside Lebanon even in good faith to appear in French court. During travel from Lebanon to French, he will be risked being extradited back to Japan. Even in French, is there any guarantee that French government won't extradite him to Japan.
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Nissan-s-Ghosn-crisis/Banned-from-leaving-Lebanon-Ghosn-submits-passport