Japan asks U.S. to extradite 2 men accused of helping Carlos Ghosn's escape

Japan has asked the United States to extradite a former Green Beret and his son accused of helping former Nissan Motor Co. boss Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan last year while awaiting trial on financial misconduct charges, prosecutors said Friday.Given the request filed for Michael Taylor, a 59-year-old former member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, and his 27-year-old son Peter Taylor is based on a bilateral extradition treaty, it is now up to U.S. authorities to decide on whether to hand over the men."We express our appreciation to U.S. authorities for their cooperation. We will cooperate…READ FULL ARTICLE