Trial Opens for Rachida Dati on Alleged Corruption and Influence Peddling Charges Benefiting Renault-Nissan
The former Justice Minister appeared before Paris criminal court, accused of having favored the automotive group's interests while serving in the European Parliament. Carlos Ghosn, also implicated in the case, was absent from the opening of proceedings.
The trial of Rachida Dati opened Wednesday, September 16 before the Paris criminal court, according to information reported by RFI. The former Justice Minister is being prosecuted for corruption and influence peddling.
According to elements cited by RFI, Rachida Dati is suspected of having promoted the interests of the Renault-Nissan group within the European Parliament at a time when she served there as a Member of the European Parliament.
The trial opens without Carlos Ghosn, the former head of the Renault-Nissan alliance, also involved in this case, the source notes.
Details regarding the conduct of the hearings and the specific charges brought against those implicated have not been further clarified in the information available at this stage.
Sources
- France: le procès de Rachida Dati pour corruption au profit de Renault-Nissan s'ouvre sans Carlos Ghosn — RFI — Français
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