Corruption trial opens for Rachida Dati and Carlos Ghosn
The former Justice Minister and ex-CEO of Renault appear before the Paris courts starting Wednesday, accused of corruption and influence-peddling.
The corruption and influence-peddling trial involving Rachida Dati, former Justice Minister, and Carlos Ghosn, ex-CEO of Renault, opens Wednesday in Paris, according to France 24.
According to the same source, Rachida Dati is suspected of entering into a corruption deal and conducting illegal lobbying activities at the European Parliament on behalf of automaker Renault.
These alleged acts are said to have taken place between 2009 and 2013, France 24 reports.
This judicial proceeding brings together two high-profile figures: a former French political leader and a former head of a major international automotive group, both facing accusations of corruption and influence-peddling.
The trial's proceedings and the details of the debates should help clarify the charges against both defendants.
Sources
- Rentrée judiciaire pour Rachida Dati et Carlos Ghosn, accusés de corruption — France 24 — Français
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