Sentence next for Volkswagen in US diesel emissions scandal
Federal Judge Sean Cox is holding a hearing
today in Detroit, six weeks after the German automaker pleaded guilty to
conspiracy and obstruction of justice. The judge wanted more time to
consider the plea deal and fine negotiated by VW and the US Justice
Department.
Volkswagen and the US government are asking a judge to approve a
USD 2.8 billion criminal penalty against the automaker for cheating on
diesel emissions tests
Federal Judge Sean Cox is holding a
hearing today in Detroit, six weeks after the German automaker pleaded
guilty to conspiracy and obstruction of justice
The judge wanted more
time to consider the plea deal and fine negotiated by VW and the US
Justice Department.
VW admits that nearly 600,000 diesel cars in
the US were programmed to turn on pollution controls during testing and
off while on the road.
Separately, VW is paying USD 1.5 billion in a
civil case brought by the government and spending USD 11 billion to buy
back cars and offer other compensation. Seven employees have also been
charged.
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