Lawyer defending ex-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn resigns
(The Guardian Japan)

Reports in Japan suggest Motonari Otsuru will be replaced by Junichiro HironakaMotonari Otsuru, the lawyer heading the defence for Nissan´s former chairman Carlos Ghosn, has resigned.Otsuru´s office and a statement submitted to the court confirmed that Otsuru had quit on Wednesday. It was the latest twist in Ghosn´s legal battle after he was arrested in November. He has been charged with falsifying financial reports by under-reporting his compensation and with breach of trust. Continue reading...