Volkswagen is facing a fine of $4.3 billion and six former executives have been indicted on charges stemming from the emissions scandal.
The automaker claimed their diesel engine cars emitted very little pollution, when actually the engineers had installed special software to trick observers.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch confirmed the charges and fine.
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U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced the former VW executives facing conspiracy and wire fraud charges.
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Environment Protection Agency chief Gina McCarthy says the stiff fines and penalties are intended to send a message.
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