Federal judge approves extradition of Americans accused of smuggling former Nissan exec out of Japan

U.S. Magistrate Judge Donald Cabell issued a ruling that approved the extradition of Michael Taylor, a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, and his son Peter. The Taylors were arrested in May and held in Massachusetts after they were arrested in May of this year.

Japan plans to charge the pair under Article 103 of the nation’s penal code, which prohibits harboring criminals and enabling the flight of anyone who has committed a crime or escaped confinement, Bloomberg reported.

The final decision as to whether or not the pair will be extradited will rest with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Daaaaamn.

This whole thing is pretty crazy. Apparently there's rumors that Ghosn is actually innocent and was set up! Donut Media did a video on it a while back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJit-HN ... DonutMedia

Holy hell.

In Artie Johnson's german soldier voice: (Boomer reference) Verrrry Interrrrestinnnnnng! That would be an interesting trial if it ever happens. Doesn't seem likely at this point.