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Former Audi CEO Stadler faces diesel fraud charges in German court

Former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler arrives on the first day of his trial in Munich
Rupert Stadler arrives on the first day of his trial in Munich. He is accused of knowingly selling cars that had manipulated engine software and did not comply with environmental standards. (Reuters)
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September 30, 2020 09:23 AM

MUNICH -- Former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler arrived in court in Munich Wednesday to face fraud charges as part of Volkswagen Group's emissions-cheating scandal that was uncovered by U.S. regulators five years ago.

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