Japan minister launches counterattack after Ghosn blasts justice system

Masako Mori: "If he [Ghosn] wants to prove his innocence, he should face fair trial proceedings here." (Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg)

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January 09, 2020 10:51 AM

TOKYO -- Japan's justice minister launched a rare and forceful public takedown of auto executive-turned-fugitive Carlos Ghosn after he blasted the country's legal system as allowing him "zero chance" of a fair trial as he sought to justify his escape to Beirut.

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