Detained since November 19, 2018, day of his arrest at the foot of his plane in Tokyo, Carlos Ghosn will finally be able to defend himself in court on Tuesday.
According to his son, Anthony, he could be released with “only condition” to sign a confession, he says in an interview given to the JDD this Sunday morning.
“The paradox is that the confession he is asked to sign is written exclusively in Japanese,” or “he does not speak that language,” says Anthony Ghosn. The boss of Renault can “tell the prosecutor that he disputes what is criticized, or on the contrary confess and be released. For seven weeks, his decision has been fairly clear, “adds his son.
Ghosn will not let go
“I have no direct news from him, I have it from his Japanese lawyers. He is in good shape. He is prepared to defend himself vigorously, and is very focused on the goal of responding to the charges against him. He is especially calm, “says the 24-year-old, who is speaking for the first time in the press.
Tuesday’s hearing “is going to be very important,” adds Anthony Ghosn. “For the first time, he will be able to express himself on the facts he is accused of, to give his vision. I think everyone will be quite surprised to hear his version of the story. Until now, we have only heard the accusation. He will have ten minutes to speak. And “he will not let go,” says the leader’s son.
No complete view of the file
When he goes to court, a judge, who decides on the detention, should ask the prosecutor to specify the reasons why he asked, Monday, December 31, an umpteenth extension of the pre-trial detention. CEO of Renault.
“The prosecutor has the right to question him at any time, two or three times a day. He can come early in the morning and late at night. The interrogations last one or two hours, “explains Anthony Ghosn.
According to him, “the ambassadors came, of course, as well as his lawyers. They can visit him for two hours a day except Sundays and public holidays. Asked that his lawyers have “not yet access to the full file of the prosecutor,” Anthony Ghosn confirms: the defense can not have a complete vision of the case.