US Authorities Tell New VW CEO They Will Not Arrest Him If He Travels

Not long after U.S. authorities filed sealed charges against Volkswagen Group's former chief executive officer Martin Winterkorn, they granted the new CEO, Herbert Diess, a rare safe-passage deal, sources say.

The Justice Department agreement allows Diess, who was promoted last month to lead the 12-brand group that includes Audi, Bentley and Porsche, to travel the world freely without fear of being arrested in connection with the diesel-cheating investigation in the U.S., according to two people familiar with the matter.

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LexSucks - 5/7/2018 2:08:45 PM

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Of course not. Americans worship CEOs and we realize that certain shady things need to go on in order for some businesses to be successful. Sheistyness is commended if it means making millions. Its the american way

absent - 5/7/2018 10:08:55 PM

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US DOJ will "allow" a CEO of a German company to travel the World???
Who the f**k do they think they are?
No wonder the rest of the World despises US when they so blatantly usurp the role of a World policeman.
He should make a statement and say the US DOJ can go f**k themselves

MDarringer - 5/7/2018 10:57:44 PM

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Are you confusing USA with UN: "... the role of a World policeman...."?

mini22 - 5/9/2018 11:59:09 AM

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Dear Herbert-This letter is to inform you that you may travel anywhere in out great country without any fear of us throwing your ass in jail. Please stop at the airport security desk and pick up our "Stay Out Of Jail Card". Please DO NOT forget to pick up this card and PLEASE DO NOT LOOSE IT. You may be asked to show this card at various places you may travel. Failure to produce this card may result in immediate incarceration. It is also recommended that when speaking with any US citizen that you never say the word "Diesel" in any sentence. This is a particular sensitive word among current and former VW diesel car owners. Words like "hybrid" and "electric" are not only acceptable but encouraged. We hope you enjoy your stay. Signed USDOJ.