Have the folks at GM committed a crime?

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A criminal prosecution over the ignition switches is reportedly possible.
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/gm-faulty-ignition-switch/2014/04/06/id/563926/?ns_mail_uid=63138517&ns_mail_job=1563350_04072014&promo_code=17070-1

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