Trial of ex-minister Dati in Renault corruption case kicks off despite absence of co-defendant Ghosn
Former French justice and culture minister Rachida Dati is being scrutinized over the €900,000 she received between 2010 and 2012 from Renault-Nissan, then led by Carlos Ghosn. The French-Lebanese businessman will be tried in absentia.
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