JOURNAL ARTICLE

Jail time for ex-VW managers over 'dieselgate' scandal.

  • Published In: Aroq - Just-Auto.com (Global News), 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Leggett, David 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the convictions of four former Volkswagen Group managers by a German court for their involvement in the 'dieselgate' emissions scandal, where the company used illegal software to manipulate diesel emissions tests. Jens Hadler received a four and a half year prison sentence, while Hanno Jelden was sentenced to two years and seven months for aggravated fraud. Former executive Heinz-Jakob Neusser received a suspended sentence of one year and three months, and another defendant, identified as 'Thorsten D', received a suspended sentence of one year and ten months after cooperating with investigators. The scandal, which emerged in 2015, led to significant legal repercussions for Volkswagen and the resignation of its CEO, Martin Winterkorn. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Aroq - Just-Auto.com (Global News). 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185445061
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