Do you believe that Mr. Schmidt’s attorneys have a good defense?

Do you believe that Mr. Schmidt’s attorneys have a good defense?

Read the New York Times article posted on the discussion board. The discussion should center on the core questions posted for the article and carefully reflect on comments posted by other students.

VW Executive Charged in Emissions Case Says He Was a Bit Player. The New York Times, February 25, 2017

Discussion Questions:

  1. Do you believe that Mr. Schmidt’s attorneys have a good defense?
  2. Can “moral failures” of the magnitude of VW’s diesel engine scandal be diminished through criminal prosecutions?