Ghosn mused on Hollywood movie of escape from Japan, suspect tells court

Ghosn tv web.jpg — The Ghosn saga has shaken the global auto industry, at one point jeopardizing the Renault-Nissan alliance which he masterminded, and increased scrutiny of Japan's judicial system.

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Reuters

July 03, 2020 08:48 PM

ISTANBUL -- A Turkish jet executive on trial over Carlos Ghosn's dramatic escape from Japan told a court on Friday that the former Nissan boss spoke about Hollywood making a movie of his getaway as he flew in a private jet to Beirut.

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