Carlos Ghosn closer to release as Tokyo court grants bail request

Carlos Ghosn’s impending release from a Tokyo jail is in jeopardy after prosecutors appealed a decision granting bail to the fallen car titan after 107 days in custody.

The prosecution responded just hours after a Tokyo court approved the release of the former Nissan Motor Co. chairman on bail of 1 billion yen ($8.9 million). The authorities didn’t disclose the reason for their appeal.

Being out on bail would allow Ghosn to spend more time with his defense team and prepare for a trial that’s still likely months away. Ghosn -- accused of aggravated breach of trust and filing false statements to