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Turkey trial begins into Ghosn escape from Japan
Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn is believed to have been smuggled out of the country via a large musical instrument case
After Ghosn and coronavirus, Renault and Nissan weigh future
The outlook for the Renault-Nissan alliance already looked bleak enough in 2019. Then along comes the coronavirus.
2 alleged Ghosn accomplices arrested in U.S. – court documents
The Taylors and a Lebanese man named George-Antoine Zayek are accused by Japan of helping Carlos Ghosn flee Japan on December 29, 2019
Renault files civil claim against Ghosn
Renault says it reserves the right 'to solicit damages with interest,' as former boss Carlos Ghosn is accused of financial misconduct
France steps up probe into Ghosn's Versailles wedding
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn is suspected of wrongly obtaining use of the Palace of Versailles
Nissan downgrades forecasts as 9-month net profit plunges
'Let me express my sincere regrets to shareholders. The company results are weaker than expected,' says Nissan chief executive officer Makoto Uchida
Nissan files $90-million suit against Ghosn
Nissan says the damages were calculated based on the cost to the firm of Carlos Ghosn's 'corrupt practices'
Ghosn escape proves fresh headache for ailing Nissan
The Ghosn scandal has already cost Nissan dearly
Lebanon bans Ghosn from foreign travel
(UPDATED) Ex-auto magnate Carlos Ghosn, who fled to Lebanon, is 'banned from traveling until his judicial file arrives from Japan'
Japan's legal system under fire as Ghosn takes aim
Carlos Ghosn slams everything from Japan's sky-high conviction rate to the conditions he faced during 130 days of pre-trial detention
Defiant car magnate Ghosn hits back against Japanese 'plot'
(UPDATED) Former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn tells media in Lebanon he was 'presumed guilty' and had 'no choice' but to flee Japan
Planes, trains, and boxes: Carlos Ghosn's audacious escape
Carlos Ghosn's escape from Japan, where he was awaiting trial, is worthy of a Hollywood plot
Tokyo prosecutors obtain arrest warrant for Ghosn's wife
Carlos Ghosn's wife Carole, 53, is now believed to be in Lebanon with her husband
Ghosn 'fled by bullet train' as Japan vows to bolster borders
The details of Carlos Ghosn's escape remain spotty, with Japan saying it is still investigating how he slipped past strict security measures imposed as part of his bail conditions
Japan blasts 'unjustifiable' Ghosn's escape
Japan's justice minister confirms that the ex-Nissan chief's bail has been cancelled and that an Interpol 'red notice' has been issued
Ghosn lawyer feels betrayal, sympathy over tycoon's Japan escape
'I can easily imagine that if people with wealth, human networks and ability to take action have the same experience, they would do the same thing or at least consider doing so,' Takashi Takano says
Turkish private jet firm says planes used 'illegally' in Ghosn escape
Turkish private jet company MNG says one employee has admitted to falsifying the records to keep Carlos Ghosn's name off the flight manifest, and that he acted 'in his individual capacity'
Carlos Ghosn's escape: What we know
Here's what we know about the former Renault-Nissan boss's escape
Japan raid, Turkey arrests in widening Ghosn probe
Colorful rumors abound regarding the exact circumstances of Carlos Ghosn's daring escape
Ghosn used one of two French passports to flee – media
Prosecutors and police are poised to launch an investigation into the stunning escape, suspecting he departed 'in an unlawful manner,' public broadcaster NHK says
Japan media blasts 'cowardly' Ghosn after escape
By leaving the country, Ghosn has 'lost the opportunity to prove his innocence and vindicate his honor,' says the Yomiuri Shimbun
Ghosn's escape leaves Japan red-faced
'Was there help extended by an unnamed country? It is also a serious problem that Japan's system allowed an illegal departure so easily,' says lawmaker Masahisa Sato
Ghosn confirms he is in Lebanon, blasts 'rigged Japanese justice system'
'I am now in Lebanon and will no longer be held hostage by a rigged Japanese justice system where guilt is presumed, discrimination is rampant, and basic human rights are denied,' says the tycoon in a statement.
Renault-Nissan alliance in flux a year after Ghosn shock
One year since the arrest of automobile executive Carlos Ghosn, how is the alliance between Renault and Nissan?
One year after arrest, Ghosn seeks to throw out case against him
Legal experts and even the ex-Nissan chief's defense lawyer are doubtful of his chances
Crisis-hit Nissan chops forecasts, net profit worst for a decade
Nissan blames the poor outlook on weak first-half earnings, a strong yen, an uncertain global outlook, and the stagnation of the car industry in general
Renault ousts CEO Bollore, hoping to close out Ghosn era
In a terse statement, Renault gives no reason for Thierry Bollore's ouster, 9 months after he was named to follow Carlos Ghosn
U.S. SEC charges Nissan, ex-CEO Ghosn with hiding $140 million from investors
Former CEO Carlos Ghosn will pay $1 million in fines to settle the matter without admitting wrongdoing, and will be barred from serving as a corporate executive for 10 years. Nissan will pay a $15 million fine.
French police raid Renault HQ over Ghosn wedding probe
A Renault spokesman confirms the search is under way and says the company is 'fully cooperating with the authorities'
Nissan shareholders approve post-Ghosn governance overhaul
Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa assures shareholders he will protect the independence of Nissan, part of a three-way alliance with Renault and Japan's Mitsubishi Motors
Wife of ex-Nissan boss Ghosn seeks Trump help
'I'd like President Trump to speak to Prime Minister (Shinzo) Abe about fair conditions, fair trial conditions, and to let me speak to my husband – and also to respect this presumption of innocence until proven guilty,' says Carole Ghosn
Renault vows 'fresh start' for alliance with Nissan
'There can be no success for Renault without the success of the alliance,' says Renault chairman Jean-Dominique Senard
Renault to bring case against Ghosn over expenses
Renault and Nissan discover 11 million euros ($12 million) of questionable expenses at their Dutch subsidiary RNBV, linked to Carlos Ghosn
Lawyer for Ghosn slams 'outrageous' rules on seeing wife
The tough terms of his bail mean Carlos Ghosn needs court permission to visit his wife Carole, whom prosecutors believe has made contact with people involved in the case against the tycoon
Ghosn wins bail in Japan but banned from seeing wife
(UPDATED) Under the conditions of his bail, Carlos Ghosn must stay in Japan and must live in a court-appointed residence with cameras to monitor his movements amid fears he might try to destroy evidence
Ghosn hit with fresh charge in Japan, files for bail
(UPDATED) Japanese authorities charge Carlos Ghosn with aggravated breach of trust, the fourth formal indictment against him
Ghosn to be indicted on fresh charge – media
According to sources, Tokyo prosecutors will indict the former auto tycoon on suspicion that he had used the money from Nissan for his personal investments into 30 companies
Japan Supreme Court rejects Ghosn appeal
The court slapped down the appeal without explaining the ruling, according to media reports
Japan court says Carlos Ghosn detention extended until April 22
The 65-year-old will be held in custody at a detention center in Tokyo until April 22, whereupon authorities will either have to press formal charges, release him or re-arrest him if they feel he has other accusations to answer
Carlos Ghosn's wife questioned in Tokyo
(UPDATED) Carole Ghosn has increasingly emerged as a key figure in the case surrounding her tycoon husband, who is in detention facing multiple allegations of financial malpractice
Ghosn accuses Nissan executives of 'backstabbing' plot
In the brief video, played by his lawyers at a press conference, Carlos Ghosn denounces a 'conspiracy' against him and says events had been 'twisted in a way to paint a personage of greed, a personage of dictatorship'
Nissan shareholders sack ex-chief Ghosn
Nissan sacks Ghosn as chairman almost immediately after his initial arrest but an extraordinary meeting of shareholders is required to remove him from the board
Ghosn to name names as wife flees Tokyo
The wife of ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn says he will name 'the people responsible for what has happened to him'
Japan court extends Ghosn detention until April 14
A statement from the Tokyo District Court says it accepts a request from prosecutors to detain the 65-year-old auto tycoon for a further 10-day period that can subsequently be extended once more
Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn rearrested in Tokyo
(UPDATED) Public broadcaster NHK and other media say prosecutors had entered Ghosn's temporary accommodation in central Tokyo early Thursday morning and that he left with them by car shortly afterwards
Ghosn tweets press conference as authorities 'mull fresh charge'
(UPDATED) Japanese media report authorities are probing a possible aggravated breach of trust charge related to at least $32 million in Nissan funds transferred to a distributor in Oman
Nissan urged to shake up governance after Ghosn arrest
'I think it's a bold proposal to remove the chairman's position' which exists in many Japanese companies, says Sadayuki Sakakibara, co-chairman of the advisory committee
Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi unveil new joint board post-Ghosn
'We have decided to join our forces again, to enhance the strength of our collaboration,' says Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard
Court bars Ghosn from attending Nissan board meeting
Carlos Ghosn cannot be officially removed from his seat on the Nissan board without an extraordinary shareholders' meeting – expected to occur on April 8
Lawyer sorry for 'tainting' Ghosn's fame with workman disguise
(UPDATED) Lawyer Takashi Takano says the bizarre get-up was a bid to protect Carlos Ghosn's privacy and to help prevent media from tracking him to his home
