The Supreme Court on Saturday paved the way for two Americans to be extradited to Japan over their alleged role in orchestrating the escape of former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn.
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Japanese officials have demanded the extradition of Taylors because they believe Ghosn was forced to flee to Lebanon in late 2019 in violation of his bail. Ghosn is accused in Japan of financial crimes related to his time as head of Nissan.
An attorney for the Taylors did not respond to a request for comment.
In a petition filed in the Supreme Court this week, the Taylors argued that their extradition should be refused in part because it is likely that they will be subjected to torture in violation of human rights laws.