While expressing deep regret over what had happened, Mori stopped short of outlining any specific action Japan might take to get Ghosn back. ADMori’s statement was the first public comment by a Japanese government official after the stunning escape of Ghosn, once a superstar of the auto industry. Tokyo prosecutors issued a similar statement Sunday. Japan’s justice system has come under fire from human rights advocates for its long detentions, the reliance on confessions and prolonged trials. Even if Ghosn had been found innocent, the prosecutors could have appealed, and the appeals process could have lasted years.

Source: Washington Post January 05, 2020 04:28 UTC