Judge rules Ghosn's suspected escape plotters can be extradited

Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn — Prosecutors said both the elder Taylor, a private security specialist, and his son received more than $1.3 million from Ghosn and his family members for their services. (REUTERS)

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NATE RAYMOND

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Reuters

September 04, 2020 05:50 PM

BOSTON -- A federal judge on Friday ruled that two Massachusetts men can be legally extradited to Japan to face charges they helped former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee the country in a box and on a private jet.

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