London (CNN Business) Carlos Ghosn is finally about to tell his version of the events that led to his arrest in Japan nearly two months ago. The chairman and CEO of Renault ( RNSDF ) will appear for the first time in public since his arrest on suspicion of financial misconduct while leading carmaker Nissan. He requested the open hearing at a Tokyo court to seek an explanation on why he has been held so long. "For the first time, he will be able to answer the allegations against him, to give his version of events. Ghosn's son said his father had lost 22 pounds "because he's eating three bowls of rice a day.

Source: CNN January 07, 2019 17:03 UTC