Wojtek Laski/Getty Images(DETROIT) – The first person to be prosecuted in the Volkswagen emissions scandal is a 63-year-old engineer.
James Liang, who participated in developing a device that allowed cars to bypass emissions standards, has been sentenced to more than three years in prison and must pay 0,000.
Liang, who cooperated with prosecutors, is one of eight people who are facing charges.
Volkswagen has agreed to pay as much as $25 billion.
Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
James Liang, who participated in developing a device that allowed cars to bypass emissions standards, has been sentenced to more than three years in prison and must pay $200,000.
Liang, who cooperated with prosecutors, is one of eight people who are facing charges.
Volkswagen has agreed to pay as much as $25 billion.
Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
