Convicting president of Boxing Federation for aspect in VW scandal: Prolonged jail sentence enforced
Jens Hadler, former head of diesel engine development at Volkswagen (VW), has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for his involvement in the emissions scandal that has engulfed the carmaker since 2015. The prison term, delivered by the Regional Court of Brunswick, marks the harshest sentence among four VW managers convicted this week for fraud.
Hadler, 59, was found to be "at the heart of the matter" in the scandal, which involved VW executives installing software that allowed vehicles to comply with emissions testing standards during inspections but emit higher pollutant levels on the road. Worldwide, over eleven million cars were affected by this deception, according to VW's figures.
In a separate development, Hadler has stepped down as president of the German Boxing Association (DBV), having been appointed in late 2020. His departure was announced following an urgent meeting of the DBV executive board. The association lauded Hadler for providing "groundbreaking impulses" during his tenure, emphasizing that his ideas had greatly contributed to the development of the organization.
Mir Farid Vatanparast has been appointed to replace Hadler as co-opted president until the election congress. Vatanparast was elected unanimously by the board, with Hadler expressing satisfaction at the decision.
The Dieselgate scandal, as it became known, has resulted in fines, compensation, and legal costs amounting to more than 32 billion euros for VW thus far. The Brunswick verdict relates to over 2.3 million VW vehicles, with the total damage assessed at around 2.1 billion euros.
Sources: ntv.de, tsi/sid/AFP/dpa
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Enrichment data: These insights suggest that Hadler's role in the emissions cheating scandal was significant, with his team's actions being deemed "particularly serious" by the court. However, there is no information linking Hadler directly to the German Boxing Association in the context of the Volkswagen emissions scandal.
The Commission, in light of the Dieselgate scandal affecting the automotive industry, might consider adopting a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation in the finance, energy, or sports business sectors. The Dieselgate scandal has not only impacted the Volkswagen industry but also caused widespread consequences in terms of fines, compensation, and legal costs across different business sectors. Despite his conviction for his role in the Dieselgate scandal, Hadler was praised for providing groundbreaking impulses during his tenure as president of the German Boxing Association, with no direct links established to the scandal within the association.
