Tag #Corporate Crime

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Volkswagen Executives Convicted in Dieselgate Scandal

A German court found four former Volkswagen executives guilty of fraud in relation to the diesel emissions scandal, sentencing two to prison and two to probation; the scandal involved illegal software used to cheat emissions tests, affecting millions of vehicles and costing VW over €32 billion.

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
sueddeutsche.de
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Boeing 737 Max Crashes: Rejected Plea Deal Amidst Renewed Charges

A faulty Boeing 737 Max assistance software caused two crashes in 2018 and 2019, killing 346; Boeing initially avoided prosecution with fines and promises of safety improvements, but a 2024 incident led to renewed charges and a rejected plea deal, leaving victims' families dissatisfied and seeking m...

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Good Health and Well-being
abcnews.go.com
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Boeing Agrees to \$1.1 Billion Settlement in 737 Max Case

Boeing agreed to pay over \$1.1 billion and admit to conspiring to obstruct the FAA to avoid prosecution for two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people; a judge must still approve the deal.

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
theglobeandmail.com
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Boeing Averts Felony Conviction in 737 Max Case

Boeing reached a tentative non-prosecution agreement with the DOJ in the 737 Max fraud case, averting a felony conviction but adding $444.5 million to the crash victims' fund, following a judge's rejection of a prior plea agreement in December 2023 and sparking criticism for insufficient corporate a...

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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New Law Threatens Jail Time for Water Company Bosses Covering Up Sewage Spills

A new law will allow for the imprisonment of water company bosses for up to two years if they are found to have covered up illegal sewage spills; this follows a pattern of zero accountability, with only three individuals ever prosecuted, none of whom received a fine, despite hundreds of identified i...

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56% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
lemonde.fr
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Lafarge's Syrian Dealings Lead to Unprecedented Legal Battles and $778 Million US Settlement

Lafarge's Syrian cement plant paid ISIS for protection from 2011-2014, leading to a chaotic evacuation and subsequent legal battles in France and the US, including charges of financing terrorism and complicity in crimes against humanity, resulting in a $778 million US settlement and the rebranding o...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
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Wirecard Trial: Braun Claims Innocence, Blames Marsalek and Bellenhaus for Billions in Fraud

Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun, currently on trial for fraud, submitted a 121-page document arguing his innocence, claiming that Jan Marsalek and Oliver Bellenhaus embezzled billions since 2013, a fact he allegedly only learned during the trial. The prosecution alleges a €3 billion loss.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
aljazeera.com
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Boeing Agrees to \$2.1 Billion Settlement in 737 MAX Crash Case

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) struck a deal with Boeing to avoid prosecution in a fraud case related to two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes in 2018 and 2019, resulting in 346 deaths; Boeing will pay over \$2.1 billion in fines and compensation.

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No Poverty
dailymail.co.uk
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81 Criminal Investigations Launched into UK Water Companies for Environmental Breaches

The UK government launched 81 criminal investigations into England's water companies between July 2024 and March 2025 for environmental breaches, a 145% increase since July 2024, following a 400% surge in Environment Agency spot checks, with Thames Water facing the most investigations (31).

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60% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
themarker.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Bezeq-Yes Case: Indictment Against Ron Eilon Withdrawn

The Israeli prosecution will withdraw the indictment against Ron Eilon in the Bezeq-Yes case, accepting a plea bargain involving an admission of managerial offenses and a NIS 180,000 fine; the case against other defendants continues.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elmundo.es
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Spanish School Group's Bankruptcies Spark Investigation

Scientia School, facing multiple bankruptcies and investigations for alleged financial misconduct, has caused significant hardship for families, teachers, and suppliers; its potential links to Seed Education raise further concerns.

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64% Bias Score

Quality Education
pda.kem.kp.ru
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Listvyazhnaya Mine Disaster: SDS-Ugol Executives Sentenced

A Kemerovo court sentenced Mikhail Fedyayev, owner of SDS-Ugol, to 3.5 years probation for the November 25, 2021 Listvyazhnaya mine explosion that killed 51 people due to the executives' negligence and prioritization of profits over safety regulations, resulting in over 1.5 billion rubles in damages...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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