Rachida Dati Goes on Trial Over Alleged Renault-Nissan Lobbying Contract
France's former culture minister faces a Paris court over a 2009 agreement with fugitive businessman Carlos Ghosn.
France's former culture minister Rachida Dati went on trial at a Paris court on Wednesday in a corruption case tied to her time as a European parliament member, according to France 24.
The case centers on a contract signed in October 2009 between Dati and Carlos Ghosn, who was then head of automaker Renault-Nissan, the report said.
Prosecutors allege the agreement involved lobbying activities on behalf of Renault-Nissan, according to the source.
Ghosn, the former Renault-Nissan chief, fled Japan in 2019 while facing financial misconduct charges there and remains a fugitive, France 24 noted.
Dati has denied the allegations against her, according to the report.
Further details on the proceedings, including potential penalties or the trial's expected duration, were not specified in the available reporting.
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- French ex-culture minister Rachida Dati goes on trial in Carlos Ghosn graft case — France 24 — English
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