Ghosn's statement says "I'm in Lebanon" December 31 12:41
Carlos Ghosn, former chairman of Nissan Motor, issued a statement through a US spokeswoman saying, "I am now in Lebanon. Will no longer be a hostage of the neglected and unjustified judicial system of Japan. "He has already left Japan and is in Lebanon.
He added, "I have escaped injustice and political persecution. Finally, I am now able to communicate freely with the media."