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Rachida Dati and Carlos Ghosn face corruption trial in Paris
A high-profile corruption trial has commenced in Paris involving former French Minister Rachida Dati and fugitive former Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn. The proceedings center on allegations that Dati received 900,000 euros in legal fees from RNBV, a Dutch subsidiary of the Renault-Nissan alliance, between 2009 and 2013 while she was a member of the European Parliament.
Prosecutors allege these payments were a disguise for illegal lobbying intended to benefit the automotive group within the European Parliament. Dati, who currently serves as the mayor of Paris's 7th arrondissement, denies the charges, maintaining she worked exclusively as a lawyer and that her activities were legally compatible with her mandate.
Carlos Ghosn, currently residing in Lebanon following his escape from Japan, is being tried in absentia. He has challenged the trial's validity on procedural grounds, claiming his summons was not delivered within the required legal timeframe. If convicted, Dati faces up to ten years in prison, significant fines, and potential ineligibility for public office.
Entities
Carlos Ghosn · European Parliament · Paris Judicial Court · RNBV · Rachida Dati · Renault · Renault-Nissan Alliance
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Carlos Ghosn is challenging the trial on procedural grounds, claiming his summons was not delivered within the required timeframe. www.lopinion.fr · sapo.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] It remains uncertain whether Carlos Ghosn will participate in the trial in person or via video link. nachrichten.fr · sapo.pt
- [● 13 SOURCES] The contract between Dati and RNBV included an annual flat fee of 300,000 euros. fr.news.yahoo.com · www.leclubdesjuristes.com · nachrichten.fr · www.insider.gr · www.dna.fr · +7 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Dati's defense maintains she worked exclusively as a lawyer for the alliance and did not use her European Parliament mandate for Renault-Nissan. nachrichten.fr · fr.news.yahoo.com · www.insider.gr · www.leclubdesjuristes.com · www.dna.fr · +7 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Rachida Dati received a total of 900,000 euros from RNBV, a Dutch subsidiary of the Renault-Nissan alliance, between 2009 and 2013. nachrichten.fr · fr.news.yahoo.com · www.huffingtonpost.fr · www.insider.gr · www.leclubdesjuristes.com · +7 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Rachida Dati is accused of passive corruption and influence peddling. nachrichten.fr · information.tv5monde.com · fr.news.yahoo.com · www.huffingtonpost.fr · www.insider.gr · +7 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Carlos Ghosn is accused of active corruption, abuse of corporate powers, and breach of trust. nachrichten.fr · fr.news.yahoo.com · www.insider.gr · www.leclubdesjuristes.com · www.dna.fr · +7 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Dati faces up to ten years in prison and potential ineligibility for public office. www.leclubdesjuristes.com · fr.news.yahoo.com · www.huffingtonpost.fr · nachrichten.fr · www.insider.gr · +7 more