The local Federal Court of Appeals has filed a lawyer's allegation to suspend delivery to Japan of two Americans detained in the United States for helping former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn escape. Was rejected.
Some media outlets have reported that the defense is considering a response, and it is unclear whether the delivery process will proceed immediately.
In the case of Carlos Ghosn's escape to Lebanon in the Middle East, former U.S. Army special forces member Michael Taylor and his son Peter Taylor were detained in the United States for helping them escape. is.
The defense has sought an injunction from the Federal Court of Appeals in eastern Massachusetts, saying that if the two were handed over to Japan, they could be treated unfairly, but the court said on the 11th. The reason for this was not given, "and the allegation was dismissed.
Reuters reported that the lawyers are considering legal options, according to two lawyers, and it is unclear whether the delivery process will proceed immediately.
U.S. officials detained the two last year at the request of the Japanese for helping them escape.
The Japanese side requested the US side to hand over the two people based on the suspect's hand-over treaty, and the US State Department approved the handing over last October.
In response, the defense filed an objection to the Federal District Court, but was dismissed last month and appealed to the Federal Court of Appeals.