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counsel in gm new.ally in some cases, strong-armed certain victim's parents, family members, to accept minimal amounts of money, in some cases, bullied them against suing gm at all. amy: professor, why aren't these people prosecuted when you have specific people that are known -- and i know this can go right up to the top, obviously, talking about many years now? >> that is a really good question. actually, certainly, you're going to build and so that illiterate more than i. -- you will be able to answer that more than i. >> i think it is the lack of will on the part of the prosecutors. they just don't have the stomach to bring the cases, for reasons that i can't understand. and it is worth taking one step laura is talking about the consumers who have trouble with their cars. remember the toyota's's sudden exhilaration? now we're in the massive recall airbags, the gm ignition switch. last year the 64 million vehicles were recalled. some of them were for non-safety defects, but the vast majority were for
counsel in gm new.ally in some cases, strong-armed certain victim's parents, family members, to accept minimal amounts of money, in some cases, bullied them against suing gm at all. amy: professor, why aren't these people prosecuted when you have specific people that are known -- and i know this can go right up to the top, obviously, talking about many years now? >> that is a really good question. actually, certainly, you're going to build and so that illiterate more than i. -- you will...
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. >> and then we'll go inside the anti-gm movement. >> do you trust scientists. >> and you want to make a lab cocktail? >> that's our team. now let's do some science. >> hey guys, welcome to "techknow." i'm phil torres. guys, let's jump right into it. gmos just three letters but they hold a lot of debate. we're talking about genetically modified organisms. anything from bacteria, fish and giant trees. this debate targets science and scientists. >> it's true. the anti-gmo movement, it's got a lot of street credit. it's popular but it's anti---i don't know another way to put it, it's anti-science. >> i covered the march against monsato an o and i was hurt. >> as scientists we're trained to look at the data. that's what we try to keep in mind as we investigate genetically modified foods. >> genetically modified foods, a suspect that inspires controversy and fear. but one scientist is fighting back, trying to debunk one myth at a time. even if it means getting hate mail on a regular basis. >> i should have bunched you in the blank face when i had the chance. i come to florida. i'll make you
. >> and then we'll go inside the anti-gm movement. >> do you trust scientists. >> and you want to make a lab cocktail? >> that's our team. now let's do some science. >> hey guys, welcome to "techknow." i'm phil torres. guys, let's jump right into it. gmos just three letters but they hold a lot of debate. we're talking about genetically modified organisms. anything from bacteria, fish and giant trees. this debate targets science and scientists. >>...
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gm says they have turned over a new leaf. they may be right. my fear is not so much about what gm is going to do tomorrow because they hired a new ceo and they're -- there are also victims barred from suing. they suffered injuries and deaths just like many of the clients receiving this settlement bid. but they were just simply unlucky enough to have their accident pre-09. a judge ruled the victims have no avenue inside the courtroom. the bankruptcy will revent them from anything. >>> up next, women in combat. an experience casting doubt on their abilities. >>> and what's next for interest rates. why the federal rage is standing pat for now when rates are likely to rise. welcome back to al jazeera america live from new york. i'm adam may. firing back >> equal standards across the board. >> the debate over female soldiers in combat and a marine corps experience that many say set women up to fail. >> stay the curious >> it was appropriate to wait for more evidence. >> the fed leaves interest rates near zero while a raise is still expected this yea
gm says they have turned over a new leaf. they may be right. my fear is not so much about what gm is going to do tomorrow because they hired a new ceo and they're -- there are also victims barred from suing. they suffered injuries and deaths just like many of the clients receiving this settlement bid. but they were just simply unlucky enough to have their accident pre-09. a judge ruled the victims have no avenue inside the courtroom. the bankruptcy will revent them from anything. >>>...
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gm faces another 450 lawsuits. six of those scheduled for chuck. >> all right, david, thank you. >>> new at 5:00, the federal reserve made news today by not doing something. decided not to raise interest rates. board members cited three primary reasons, the weak economy and the global situation. persistently low inflation and the unstable financial markets. many investors were concerned a rate increase might lead to increases in interest rates on consumer loans and push the economy in the wrong direction. fed decision was unremarkable. the dow was down about 65 points. the nasdaq was up nearly five points at 4893. the s&p was down 5 points, ending trading at 1990. >>> still ahead, we're getting new video out of chile where a deadly earthquake hit. the damage done and the threat to other areas, coming up. >>> and your ride. the bet and worst subway lines when it comes to things like delays and cleansiness. >>> maybe they'll be in a pretty good mood despite delays because the weather's so nice. it just continues acro
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. >> >> it was a car defect that led to the deaths of over 100 people and one gm knew of and kept to it self-for a very long time. tonight nbc news has learned that gm has reached a settlement with the feds over the faulty ignition switches and pete detailed. >> nbc news has learned the agreement announced tomorrow settles charged that the company failed to obey federal laws quiring prompt disclosure of safety probllems. last year gm began recalling 2.5 million cars with ignition switches that could suddenly shut off the engine, cutting off the power to the airbags and disabling ths e power steering and brakes, causing crashes. but prosecutors say pe company knew about thodeloroblem for more than a decade before reporting it. good morning has since determined that the switches caused accidents that led to 124 deaths and 273 injuries. the family of nursing student sadie john sud saw who died in her chevy cobalt said it has been an ordeal. >> quite frankly, i just want this to be over. it is very painful. >> reporter: officials familiar with the settlement say gm will pay the governmen
. >> >> it was a car defect that led to the deaths of over 100 people and one gm knew of and kept to it self-for a very long time. tonight nbc news has learned that gm has reached a settlement with the feds over the faulty ignition switches and pete detailed. >> nbc news has learned the agreement announced tomorrow settles charged that the company failed to obey federal laws quiring prompt disclosure of safety probllems. last year gm began recalling 2.5 million cars with...
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the fed slapping gm with a fine over half a billion dollars for failing to disclose an ignition flaw that led to over 100 deaths. >>> and no turning back. our journey to the inferno. a wildfire suddenly erupting all around and the only way to safety is through a gauntlet of flames. nightly news begins right now. y is a gaunt let of flames. nightly news begins right now. >>> good evening. tonight could be the last time the top republican presidential contenders need so big a stage. this evening they are going at it in the second debate of the season, being held at the reagan presidential library in california. and there is growing sentiment this could be a make or break moment for some of them who are in desperate need of a breakout moment. to date donald trump has taken up most. oxygen in the race but even he's feeling heat from ben carson and base pd obd predebate jockeying, it could produce interesting moments. we are in semi valley, california. >> the gop undercard is under way. tonight's main event coming up. this time an 11 candidate face-off. donald trump usually jabs his oppon
the fed slapping gm with a fine over half a billion dollars for failing to disclose an ignition flaw that led to over 100 deaths. >>> and no turning back. our journey to the inferno. a wildfire suddenly erupting all around and the only way to safety is through a gauntlet of flames. nightly news begins right now. y is a gaunt let of flames. nightly news begins right now. >>> good evening. tonight could be the last time the top republican presidential contenders need so big a...
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in total, 1.5 billion is what gm will be paying. this deal requires that an independent federal monitor will be imposed on gm for the next three years to oversee their practices. steve: thank you. the ntsb says it will investigate limousine accidents on a case by case basis following july's deadly crash in long island's wine country that killed four women and last year's crash in new jersey that injured tracy morgan, which the agency issued a report on. the senator said the decision to get involved is the result of a letter he wrote questioning the safety of some stretch limousines. dari: you know all about this. the straphangers campaign is out with its annual state of the subways report and for the second straight year, the 7 train rolls away with top honors for good service, cleanliness and seat availability. but the report did not factor in today's troubles, which we've been talking about all day, or the weekend disruptions over the past year because of the installation of a new signal system. the b and 5 trains got the worse ra
in total, 1.5 billion is what gm will be paying. this deal requires that an independent federal monitor will be imposed on gm for the next three years to oversee their practices. steve: thank you. the ntsb says it will investigate limousine accidents on a case by case basis following july's deadly crash in long island's wine country that killed four women and last year's crash in new jersey that injured tracy morgan, which the agency issued a report on. the senator said the decision to get...
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what else do you know about the deal and what it does for gm?reporter: this settlement ends a long investigation by the u.s. government. general motors has admitted to misleading the public and is now faced with this $900 million penalty. it was last year when general motors recalled more than 2 million vehicles because of an ignition switch defect. the switch could switch into the at position and disable the power staring, and air bags. it was revealed last year that general motors knew about this problem for more than a decade butting didn't issue any recalls until last year. gm says that it will now be forced to pay over $600 million to the victims. as you mentioned as well, gm is not being prosecuted, none of its employees. this agreement includes a deferred prosecution deal which means that the government will dismiss this case now, and under the terms of the agreement, general motors will be watched by an independent monitor for several years. take a listen to what was said during a press conference with the department of justice a short t
what else do you know about the deal and what it does for gm?reporter: this settlement ends a long investigation by the u.s. government. general motors has admitted to misleading the public and is now faced with this $900 million penalty. it was last year when general motors recalled more than 2 million vehicles because of an ignition switch defect. the switch could switch into the at position and disable the power staring, and air bags. it was revealed last year that general motors knew about...
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gm ceo mary barro was prompted was brought in. today she told employees gm agreed to the deal because people died in our cars but many easy with the deal. consumer advocates said the psalmody deaths they would like to see criminal charges. terry in addition to the fund's gm has to pay to a victims compensation fund and the federal monitoring service will be appointed to oversee the company's business practices or the next three years. steve: a story with a twist. a truck is out of control on the lower east side. surveillance video caught the commotion on east broadway and clinton streets. as you can see here several parked cars before speeding off thankfully nobody was hurt. the cops are still trying to find a driver though. terry billboards were limping gold in times square for pdf -- dozens of families were joined by elected officials to present a generous donation to sloan-kettering cancer center. representatives from the hospital accepted the 401,000-dollar check which will go toward funding its pediatrics department. >> today
gm ceo mary barro was prompted was brought in. today she told employees gm agreed to the deal because people died in our cars but many easy with the deal. consumer advocates said the psalmody deaths they would like to see criminal charges. terry in addition to the fund's gm has to pay to a victims compensation fund and the federal monitoring service will be appointed to oversee the company's business practices or the next three years. steve: a story with a twist. a truck is out of control on...
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no one from gm facing any jail time? >> reporter: the reason the prosecutor says is that there is no law that deals with the safety of a car, but the prosecutor says the investigation is continuing and if they can find a way and somebody should go to jail or be prosecuted, they will do so. >> all right, david kerley with us here in new york tonight. david, thank you. >>> now to army sergeant bowe bergdahl tonight. you remember the dramatic handoff. bergdahl blinking into the sun, special operations forces patting him down. then boarding that helicopter to freedom. well, tonight, the twist of fate. finally freed, bergdahl now facing the possibility of life behind bars for desserting his fellow soldiers. abc's chief global affairs correspondent martha raddatz. >> reporter: bowe bergdahl, now 29 years old, sat politely today in the courtroom, in uniform. it was 18 months ago, when beghdahl was freed from five brutal years of captivity in that dramatic and controversial exchange for five taliban leaders. weak and disoriented
no one from gm facing any jail time? >> reporter: the reason the prosecutor says is that there is no law that deals with the safety of a car, but the prosecutor says the investigation is continuing and if they can find a way and somebody should go to jail or be prosecuted, they will do so. >> all right, david kerley with us here in new york tonight. david, thank you. >>> now to army sergeant bowe bergdahl tonight. you remember the dramatic handoff. bergdahl blinking into...
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for now scott proflock would be the interim gm. he said he was shocked when he heard the news. >> i was stunned. i was just surprised. >> reporter: phillies manager pete mackanin says he gets it. >> it was a sad day for me as well as a lot of people but i have been in the game for 47 years. ruben fired me at one point. i have been fired, i have been traded, i have been waved, i have been everything happens to you if you are in the game licensing enough. >> macphail was asked if rube bone take another position with the team. he said, never even came up. so now, the search for a new gm, begins. back to you, ukee leslie, thanks very much. phillies fan base has been dealing with the dismal year. will this change their outlook. "eyewitness news" reporter todd quinones has been taken it to the streets what did you find out. >> reporter: as you know a lot of fans wanted a man marrow, junior gone but there is at least some sense here, be careful what you wish for. the question is asked, now what? because you don't really have anybody to ki
for now scott proflock would be the interim gm. he said he was shocked when he heard the news. >> i was stunned. i was just surprised. >> reporter: phillies manager pete mackanin says he gets it. >> it was a sad day for me as well as a lot of people but i have been in the game for 47 years. ruben fired me at one point. i have been fired, i have been traded, i have been waved, i have been everything happens to you if you are in the game licensing enough. >> macphail was...
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in trading today, shares of gm rose slightly. phil lebeau now with more on the settlements and what they could mean for gm as it tries to move forward. >> reporter: with two costly agreements, general motors takes one big step towards wrapping up cases tied to defective ignition switches that led to the deaths of 124 people. first, gm and the department of justice reached a deferred prosecution agreement for failing to disclose a safety defect and committing wire fraud. that means gm won't face those charges in exchange for meeting several conditions, including pie paying a fine of $900 million. >> they didn't tell the truth in the best way that they should have to their regulator and to the public about a serious safety issue that risked life and limb for americans. >> reporter: one of those victim was 16-year-old amber rose. her mother called today horrifically painful personally because no past or present gm employees are facing individual criminal charges. but ceo mary barras says her company is not putting the ignition switc
in trading today, shares of gm rose slightly. phil lebeau now with more on the settlements and what they could mean for gm as it tries to move forward. >> reporter: with two costly agreements, general motors takes one big step towards wrapping up cases tied to defective ignition switches that led to the deaths of 124 people. first, gm and the department of justice reached a deferred prosecution agreement for failing to disclose a safety defect and committing wire fraud. that means gm...
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gm's european division lead the way with a 14.1% increase. let's get out to nancy. she is live at the frankfurt motor show for us now. nan nancy. those results are perfect for them and this is her first european visit for a major auto show so the timing could not be better and we'll really welcome this growth in europe given the continued head winds in china and concerns that momentum may be reaching a peak. now the ceo was also talking about rumors about the fiat ceo still wanting to merge but she continued to protect their approach. here's what she had to say. >> we look at the plan we have. this is a deal looked at in the past. we're constantly focused on providing for our shareholders and when we look at the plan that's very forward looking, that's where investing and where we plan to lead and that's where our focus is. we have the scale necessary to build on with that foundation so what's in the best interest of our shareholders is executing the plan. >> you may not want to share in fiat's misery. is that a sentiment you feel? >> i have a lot of respect for bob
gm's european division lead the way with a 14.1% increase. let's get out to nancy. she is live at the frankfurt motor show for us now. nan nancy. those results are perfect for them and this is her first european visit for a major auto show so the timing could not be better and we'll really welcome this growth in europe given the continued head winds in china and concerns that momentum may be reaching a peak. now the ceo was also talking about rumors about the fiat ceo still wanting to merge but...
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this is the old gm, pre-2009 gm admitting to all of this. they're going to walk away again after their three years of probation. >> the etch a sketch thing brought up a while ago is actually getting traction here. now, that's criminal. so let's just be clear. that's criminal. no executive's going to jail. i don't know if that filters down to the folks on the line. what about the civil actions? there were like i think 1300-plus civil suits that are out there. are those connected? are they still active? >> they're still active. gm did say today they have reached a deal to settle those lawsuits. about 1400 lawsuits actually that are out there. they have paid about $150 million into a fund to try to compensate some of these victims. we know all this is going to cost gm a total of $5 billion when all is said and done. including the recalls they delayed for so many years. again, they knew about this for ten years before they started doing any recalls. >> all right, evan, thanks so much. we've been waiting on that news. thank you for that. >>> if y
this is the old gm, pre-2009 gm admitting to all of this. they're going to walk away again after their three years of probation. >> the etch a sketch thing brought up a while ago is actually getting traction here. now, that's criminal. so let's just be clear. that's criminal. no executive's going to jail. i don't know if that filters down to the folks on the line. what about the civil actions? there were like i think 1300-plus civil suits that are out there. are those connected? are they...
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is gm essentially on probation? they didn't have to admit any wrongdoing... >> they didn't have to plead guilty, but they already we inquired to admit to the information that's laid out in these two charges. so for the next three years they will be on probation. if they violate the law, the government could seek to reinstate those felonies and actually going through a conviction, but the reality is there are not a lot of penalties to a big company. companies don't go to jail. you know, individuals do. for the most part wall street has basically baked in this cost of the settlement, so the stock was up a little bit today. >> sreenivasan: david shepardson of "the detroit news," thanks so much. >> thanks, hari. >> ifill: pope francis's upcoming visit to the u.s. next week is generating huge interest and expectation. part of that excitement is rooted in the different tone the pope has taken on a variety of issues, from marriage to the role of women in the church. but he also issued a tough critique of capitalism and cal
is gm essentially on probation? they didn't have to admit any wrongdoing... >> they didn't have to plead guilty, but they already we inquired to admit to the information that's laid out in these two charges. so for the next three years they will be on probation. if they violate the law, the government could seek to reinstate those felonies and actually going through a conviction, but the reality is there are not a lot of penalties to a big company. companies don't go to jail. you know,...
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gm knew the switch was bad for years, but did nothing. can you characterize the criminal behavior of general motors? >> they didn't tell the truth in the best way that they should have, to the regulator and to the public, about a serious safety issue that risked life and limb for americans. >> reporter: for now, gm will not be prosecuted for its crime. it will pay a fine, $900 million, one of the biggest ever. also the carmaker agreed to pay $575 million to settle more lawsuits. now more than $2 billion paid out. one of the biggest ever by a carmaker. but at this point, no gm executive will be prosecuted. many families of victims, including the mother of amber rose, killed a decade ago at just 16, is angry. no one is being held accountable, she says, no one going to jail. >> a fine is not real justice. it's gm paying their way out of another thing that they got themselves into, but it doesn't make up for the lives that they took. >> part of the reason no one was charged there is no specific law that deals with car safety. the investigatio
gm knew the switch was bad for years, but did nothing. can you characterize the criminal behavior of general motors? >> they didn't tell the truth in the best way that they should have, to the regulator and to the public, about a serious safety issue that risked life and limb for americans. >> reporter: for now, gm will not be prosecuted for its crime. it will pay a fine, $900 million, one of the biggest ever. also the carmaker agreed to pay $575 million to settle more lawsuits. now...
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do you believe fiat chrysler are currently in talks with gm or will eventually buy gm? >> no. they absolutely lack the wherewithal to buy gm. if anything, it would be the opposi opposite. but at this point i see really very little chance of that happening because gm's response -- famous response is -- and i agree with it. why would you want to take on the problems that fca has which are major? if you look at them, they have nothing in the hybrid space. they have nothing in the fully electric space except a symbolic little number of fiat 500s, and all of that requires massive investments for vehicles that you build only for regulatory compliance, so thanks to government regulation every car company has to devote a larger and larger amount of its budget to building cars that people don't want to buy and they have to be forced into the market anyway. >> okay. >> well, fca has not even started rolling out that category of vehicles, so i can see where they are a little bit in a panic about the future of fca. >> all right. >> gm does not want to share that misery right new. >> bob l
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gm allowed these cars to be sold in the used car market assuring people that they were safe. they said, is the reason for the charges that were filed, but they said they have no choice, they can't file individuals even though they did say they're still investigating and they didn't seem to leave out much prospect and the individual and the current or former gm employees would face any jail time. >> this payout is separate from the fund that were set up from the families of victims. >> that's right. that fund has agreed to pay restitution of at least $1 million to all of the victims and their families and separately, gm announced today that it has settled lawsuits with shareholders and others who claim that there were other recall problems that will cost gm at least another half a billion dollars. >> all right. nbc's pete williams. we'll look forward to your report on nbc nightly news. >> thanks pete. >> we are following a developing story now an earthquake and tsunami warning will show you new video of the devastation in chile. >> find out how president obama and obama and a
gm allowed these cars to be sold in the used car market assuring people that they were safe. they said, is the reason for the charges that were filed, but they said they have no choice, they can't file individuals even though they did say they're still investigating and they didn't seem to leave out much prospect and the individual and the current or former gm employees would face any jail time. >> this payout is separate from the fund that were set up from the families of victims....
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they're using the proceeds from their claims against gm to fund the creation of a new vehicle safety watch list. nbc's tom costello reports on what they've found. >> reporter: the gm recall massive. 2.6 million vehicles. ignition switches that could shut off while the car was running. air bags that would not deploy in an accident. in all, hundreds of injuries, and 124 death claims settled, including 29-year-old brooke melton, who died in 2010. >> on her deathbed after i kissed her on the forehead, told her i loved her, i told her i would vindicate her death. >> reporter: it was the meltons' lawsuit that helped prove gm knew of the effective ignition -- defective ignition switch for years, yet failed to act. now the meltons are determined to help flag potential safety problems that may deserve a closer look. funding a vehicle safety watch list that gathers raw government data from all 50 states, then looks for trends in death and injury claims. >> it's a way to prioritize how to examine potential vehicle safety defects before they become crises. >> reporter: already they believe they'
they're using the proceeds from their claims against gm to fund the creation of a new vehicle safety watch list. nbc's tom costello reports on what they've found. >> reporter: the gm recall massive. 2.6 million vehicles. ignition switches that could shut off while the car was running. air bags that would not deploy in an accident. in all, hundreds of injuries, and 124 death claims settled, including 29-year-old brooke melton, who died in 2010. >> on her deathbed after i kissed her...
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this all was perfect timing in some ways for gm yesterday.l took place at this hour yesterday just when we were all focused on the fed. mary was talking to employees. give a listen to what she had to say since we hadn't heard it up until now. >> people were hurt and people died in our cars. that's why we're here today. we let those customers down in that situation. we didn't do our job. and as part of our apology to the victims, we promise to take responsibility for the actions. >> but, trish, a lot of people don't think they have taken responsibility, including members of congress, take a look at what senators had to say. now, they said quote this fails to acquire adequate can you believe ability from gm and individuals from their criminal actions. indeed nobody charged criminally. the companies has been forced to plea guilty to a felony, even though that's what they're charged with. now, not that this hasn't cost gm, in addition to the $900 million fine from the government, there's been lawsuit settlements of $575 million -- excuse my glass
this all was perfect timing in some ways for gm yesterday.l took place at this hour yesterday just when we were all focused on the fed. mary was talking to employees. give a listen to what she had to say since we hadn't heard it up until now. >> people were hurt and people died in our cars. that's why we're here today. we let those customers down in that situation. we didn't do our job. and as part of our apology to the victims, we promise to take responsibility for the actions. >>...
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was fire as the gm of the phillies.ail decided two days ago and the search for a new gm starts today. this was amaro's seventh year as the phillies general manager. he had been the assistant gm for 10 years previous to that. the phillies record declined ever season since they lost in the playoffs back in 2011. mull pell reasons and the heat of the ownership group john middleton said the fans played a part. >> all of us in this room really exist because of fans. i mean if the fans didn't buy tickets and fans didn't watch tv, nobody in this room at this moment would have a job. so they are critical to all sports organizations including the phillies, and what they think is important to us. >> reporter: so fan pressure was part of that then? >> we were certainly aware of the fans feelings. absolute. >> i intend to look at wide spectrum of candidates. it would be a mistake we pigeon hole ourselves we're going to for young analytic or experienced baseball guy. >> a day closer to the start of the eagles season playing monday n
was fire as the gm of the phillies.ail decided two days ago and the search for a new gm starts today. this was amaro's seventh year as the phillies general manager. he had been the assistant gm for 10 years previous to that. the phillies record declined ever season since they lost in the playoffs back in 2011. mull pell reasons and the heat of the ownership group john middleton said the fans played a part. >> all of us in this room really exist because of fans. i mean if the fans didn't...
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at the company, and if gm complied for three years, the criminal charges could be dismissed. federal prosecutors say the automaker knew ten years ago that the switches were prone to turn off while the cars were moving, but it didn't issue an immediate recall. >> traffic can go from bad to worse on one of the most congested roads in northern virginia, today we got an update on the projects planned for i-66 and how it will impact people who live and drive in the construction zone. >> i'm adam tuss high above i-66 in northern virginia. most times 66 looks like this. it's pretty unpredictable and you can't figure it out and it's basically from the d.c. line all of the way out to gainesville when it's like this any time of the day, just unpredictable. so what's going on? vdot is talking about ways to improve the corridor and one of the big things that they're talking about is tolls. you paying a toll to get around the traffic. another thing that will change on 66, the hov requirement from hov2 to hov3. all of that is in the works. vdot talked about it today. >> what i would say mo
at the company, and if gm complied for three years, the criminal charges could be dismissed. federal prosecutors say the automaker knew ten years ago that the switches were prone to turn off while the cars were moving, but it didn't issue an immediate recall. >> traffic can go from bad to worse on one of the most congested roads in northern virginia, today we got an update on the projects planned for i-66 and how it will impact people who live and drive in the construction zone. >>...
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gms numbers coming in 15 minute. we are in the sweet spot of the market right now for the big three. you saw the numbers from chrysler. more than 200,000 vehicles sold in a month. first time in forever we can remember that happening. strong numbers from ford, and, again, we'll get the gm numbers in about 15 minutes. the expectation between 17 and 17.4. based on what i'm saying, i wouldn't be surprised if we're close to 17.4 or 17.5. >> all right. now everyone is going to say i'm going to buy ford. ford brazil is more important than u.s. gm, they're levered to china. look, phil is the best. these numbers are fantastic. they are as meaningless as they are fantastic. >> because they're domestic? >> yeah. they're huge company that have gotten the world wrong. it doesn't matter. they sell cars in places like china, brazil. these are bad places. it's like -- these companies all expanded. i mean, you can't judge anything on their domestic. which is a shame. they have a lot of cash flow and they're doing a lot of things dome
gms numbers coming in 15 minute. we are in the sweet spot of the market right now for the big three. you saw the numbers from chrysler. more than 200,000 vehicles sold in a month. first time in forever we can remember that happening. strong numbers from ford, and, again, we'll get the gm numbers in about 15 minutes. the expectation between 17 and 17.4. based on what i'm saying, i wouldn't be surprised if we're close to 17.4 or 17.5. >> all right. now everyone is going to say i'm going to...
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today gm agreed to settle criminal charges that it covered up ignition switch defects for more than adecade. we get details tonight from nbc's chris clackum. >> reporter: the criminal investigation into faulty ignition switches, general motors will pay a hefty fine, $900 million and could face prosecution down the road. >> the appointment of a federal monitor will ensure continued government oversight, targeted at the issues that led to the tragedies that occurred here in the first place. >> reporter: those tragedies included at least 124 people killed, another 275 injured when the ignition switch on gm cars like the chevy cobalt and saturn ion would unexpectedly switch to off or accessory, shutting off the engine and disabling power assisted steering, power brakes, and air bags. prosecutors say worse than the defect was the cover up. >> to sum it up, they didn't tell the truth in the best way that they should have. >> reporter: critics are outraged, though, no individuals at gm are being charged. criticism that prosecutors say is premature. >> the investigation continues. i'm not nec
today gm agreed to settle criminal charges that it covered up ignition switch defects for more than adecade. we get details tonight from nbc's chris clackum. >> reporter: the criminal investigation into faulty ignition switches, general motors will pay a hefty fine, $900 million and could face prosecution down the road. >> the appointment of a federal monitor will ensure continued government oversight, targeted at the issues that led to the tragedies that occurred here in the first...
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gm will pay. it will also pay $575 million to federal civil lawsuits and 124 124 deaths are linked to the defects and no employees were charge. gm's ceos said yesterday the company is committed to change from the inside. >> i have said many times i wish i could turn back the clock. i know you do as well. if we could, we would, but we can't. what we can do is make sure we respond in the right way. >> under the deal, an independent monitor will oversee gm's handling of safety problems. >>> the word from the fed, not yet. the federal reserve board is keeping interest rates where they are for now. a decision not to raise interest rates was based on a weakening global economy. following its two-day meeting, the fed did say the u.s. job market is solid. short-term interest rates have been kept at near zero since 2008. >>> the dow lost 65 points. the s&p was down 5, the nasdaq rose 4. >>> american airlines still doesn't know what caused a computer glitch that stopped its flights from three airports. flig
gm will pay. it will also pay $575 million to federal civil lawsuits and 124 124 deaths are linked to the defects and no employees were charge. gm's ceos said yesterday the company is committed to change from the inside. >> i have said many times i wish i could turn back the clock. i know you do as well. if we could, we would, but we can't. what we can do is make sure we respond in the right way. >> under the deal, an independent monitor will oversee gm's handling of safety...
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a gm. tough job, tough job. >> thankless too. know how that goes. >> thanks, we do have cooler pattern on the for us. much cooler as we head into thursday and friday. low clouds are ramped up here. the system dropping down from the pacific northwest. pacific northwest could use cooling for the june, july and august. it was the hottest ever for many in washington incredible, if not the hottest. one of the hottest and coast and bay locations were very warm in august as well. san francisco, the maximum temperature, 71.89. 3.7 above the average. the minimum is the one that screams 60.2. first time ever had a minimum at 60 or higher. the average was 66.0. .4 degrees above average. as you might imagine, they have a lot to do with that including today. 61 on the low, should be closer to about 55, 56, just not happening. the high side they're closed but it is the low that stayed very warm. 61, san francisco inside the bay you can find upper 60s and 70s. 63, 62, 55, that is one o coolest on the west coast. you go up to washington and oreg
a gm. tough job, tough job. >> thankless too. know how that goes. >> thanks, we do have cooler pattern on the for us. much cooler as we head into thursday and friday. low clouds are ramped up here. the system dropping down from the pacific northwest. pacific northwest could use cooling for the june, july and august. it was the hottest ever for many in washington incredible, if not the hottest. one of the hottest and coast and bay locations were very warm in august as well. san...
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tomorrow, an announcement is expected on a deal that will resolve a criminal probe into how gm handled faulty ignition switches. last year, gm began recalling 2 million cars with switches that could suddenly shut off and prosecutors say that the company knew about the problem for years. gm has compensated more than 300 victims and their families. >>> new from our jersey shore bureau, the buyer and sales price of a showboat will not be announced yet and they bought it to make it a satellite campus and hotel but legal restrictions stopped those plans. there are still hurdles before the november 9th closing. >>> this warm weather is not sticking around. tumbling temperatures for your weekend. how chilly it's about to get. >>> dozens of abandoned buildings around philadelphia. now this man wants the commissioner fired. that commissioner tells me his side of the story. >>> refusing to write college letters for students? and their recent change of heart. >>> this muslim student arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school. and the invitation from president obama. >>> philadelphia police
tomorrow, an announcement is expected on a deal that will resolve a criminal probe into how gm handled faulty ignition switches. last year, gm began recalling 2 million cars with switches that could suddenly shut off and prosecutors say that the company knew about the problem for years. gm has compensated more than 300 victims and their families. >>> new from our jersey shore bureau, the buyer and sales price of a showboat will not be announced yet and they bought it to make it a...
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ruben amarrow was in the seventh season as the phillies gm and has been the assistant gm previous tenars, but the phillies downward spiral started after their play off appearance in 2011. the man that is now leading the phillies ownership john middleton was candid and honest today in so many areas. he did say the fans' out cry had a part in the decision because they are the customer. middleton was also clear that even though that all the poor decisions made with older player signing and other things were done by just ruben, he had a upon the. decisions are made not in isolation, not exclusively by one person, but from everybody else in the organization. so there are lots of people who are involved in those decisions, but that doesn't mean a well run, successful companies there's accountability. so even though people are making decisions in groups, there's still a person who is primarily accountable for that decision. it's hard to convince people when they're highly successful as the phillies have been that maybe the world is changing and maybe you need to look at it a little different
ruben amarrow was in the seventh season as the phillies gm and has been the assistant gm previous tenars, but the phillies downward spiral started after their play off appearance in 2011. the man that is now leading the phillies ownership john middleton was candid and honest today in so many areas. he did say the fans' out cry had a part in the decision because they are the customer. middleton was also clear that even though that all the poor decisions made with older player signing and other...
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he hopes to have new gm in place by october. scott will be taking over on interim basis. >> i've got un charged with certain responsibility. i have a responsibility to the franchise, the fans ownership, to do what i think is best, and get this thing back to where it was, as quickly as i can, as efficiently as i can. >> the way things have, you know, the last year here has been, you know, very stressful, you know, from david's situation, and going forward, and everything like that, and, you know, i couldn't imagine someone in rubin's position handling it the way he handled it, handled any better than he did. i had great respect for him going before this all happened, and i have even greater respect the way he hands philadelphia. >> it was sad day for me as well as a lot of people. but, i've been at a game 47 years, i've been -- rubin fired me at one point. you know, i've been fired, traded, waves, everything happens to you if you're in the game long enough. >> not easy. the eagles getting ready for the falcons monday night, all e
he hopes to have new gm in place by october. scott will be taking over on interim basis. >> i've got un charged with certain responsibility. i have a responsibility to the franchise, the fans ownership, to do what i think is best, and get this thing back to where it was, as quickly as i can, as efficiently as i can. >> the way things have, you know, the last year here has been, you know, very stressful, you know, from david's situation, and going forward, and everything like that,...
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what is this with gm and your enthusiasm there? >> i think gm has had the right track strategy.n pick up trucks over the years, as well as the overall auto cycle in the u.s. 17 million was auto self through 2018. role inwrite about gm's technology. there was a tech conference earlier in the week. the profitability -- in april, gm disclosed that for the first time, they expect the onstar ford jeep platform to have incremental profit by 2018, not a small amount. tom: that is not small. meaningful, within your conference, what is the significance of the apple iphone or any other toy question mark with the apple announcement, is the apple iphone, gm, ford, and the auto manufacturers, are they friends or enemies? itay: gm is rolling out a payment system. the value in the connected car comes from the data. almost like apps that we buy on our phone. automated driving features. a way to sell data to consumers. the ultimate mobile experience in the car. tom: you do terrific work about the behavior of automobiles. we have a moment of silence on .he way for september 11 let's just say, do
what is this with gm and your enthusiasm there? >> i think gm has had the right track strategy.n pick up trucks over the years, as well as the overall auto cycle in the u.s. 17 million was auto self through 2018. role inwrite about gm's technology. there was a tech conference earlier in the week. the profitability -- in april, gm disclosed that for the first time, they expect the onstar ford jeep platform to have incremental profit by 2018, not a small amount. tom: that is not small....
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seven years as general manager, 11 years as assistant gm. but his tenure is over.president andy macphail begins a search immediately. >> i felt that a change was required. >> reporter: andy macphail has been here just over two months. he decided ruben amaro was not the right man going forward but he did like the trades that ruben made to help the rebuild. >> i think this organization is going to bear the fruits of his labors for years to come. >> reporter: when the phils fired ed wade ten years ago, they said the fans' displeasure with him factored into it. phils partner john middleton says today that was a part of this decision. >> we are certainly aware of the fans' feelings. absolutely. >> i think that it would have been a very hard decision for andy to bring ruben back. i don't think from a public standpoint, the public, you know, really would accept that. but that wasn't the reason the decision was made. >> reporter: macphail says his choice for the next gm won't necessarily be a young aun lnals guy. he says he will let him do his job. >> we have to create a c
seven years as general manager, 11 years as assistant gm. but his tenure is over.president andy macphail begins a search immediately. >> i felt that a change was required. >> reporter: andy macphail has been here just over two months. he decided ruben amaro was not the right man going forward but he did like the trades that ruben made to help the rebuild. >> i think this organization is going to bear the fruits of his labors for years to come. >> reporter: when the phils...