PARIS (AP) -- One of the executives fired by French carmaker Renault on accusations of industrial espionage says he won't let himself be used as a scapegoat in the affair.
Bertrand Rochette, a senior manager in Renault's vehicle development department, denies the accusations and says he "feels like I'm caught in a machine, a system in which very important interests are at play."
Rochette spoke at a news conference Monday.
Renault fired three executives Jan. 14, accusing them of stealing information about Renault's electric car program for an "organized, international network."
The executives deny the accusations and have filed suit against Renault for defamation.
Bertrand Rochette, a senior manager in Renault's vehicle development department, denies the accusations and says he "feels like I'm caught in a machine, a system in which very important interests are at play."
Rochette spoke at a news conference Monday.
Renault fired three executives Jan. 14, accusing them of stealing information about Renault's electric car program for an "organized, international network."
The executives deny the accusations and have filed suit against Renault for defamation.
