Tag: Carlos Ghosn

Former Nissan Chairman Sues Car Company $1 Billion for Defamation

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, has filed a lawsuit against the carmaker he once ran and about another dozen individuals in Beirut, Lebanon, over his imprisonment in Japan, for over $1 billion. Ghosn filed a lawsuit with the Beirut prosecutor’s office to stop what he says was misinformation spread against him, in his latest effort…


Americans Stand Trial in Japan, Accused in Ghosn’s Escape

TOKYO—Two Americans charged with helping former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn flee Japan while he was facing accusations of financial misconduct agreed Monday that they took part in a scheme for him to escape the country. Statements by Michael Taylor and his son, Peter, on the opening day of their trial in Tokyo suggest the pair…


2 Americans Wanted in Ghosn’s Escape in Japanese Custody

BOSTON—An American father and son wanted by Japan for aiding former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn escape from the country in a box were handed over to Japanese custody Monday, ending their months-long battle to stay in the United States. Michael Taylor and his son, Peter Taylor, failed to convince U.S. officials and courts…


High Court Denies Accused Ghosn Smugglers’ Bid to Stay in US

BOSTON—The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way Saturday for the extradition of an American father and son wanted by Japan in the escape of former Nissan Motor Co. boss Carlos Ghosn. Justice Stephen Breyer denied a bid to put the extradition on hold to give Michael and Peter Taylor time to pursue an appeal in…