Long detention, rearresting, no bail: Japan’s justice system has been criticized for its unusual process aimed at extracting confessions. The weekslong detention of Carlos Ghosn is a case in point. Photo composite: Crystal TaiTOKYO—A Tokyo court approved the release of Carlos Ghosn on bail, raising the prospect that the former Nissan Motor Co. chairman could soon be released after 3½ months in jail. Prosecutors quickly appealed Tuesday’s ruling, but if the appeal fails, Mr. Ghosn could be released within a day or two. The Tokyo District Court set bail for Mr....

Source: Wall Street Journal March 05, 2019 04:04 UTC