a software installed into its cars he knew about the test manipulation and testified in court that he was simply following orders prosecutors said schmidt was in the same room as the c.e.o. and they all worked on their stories that they tell the authorities. the judge ruled that b.w. was aboard shared responsibility for the scandal. but it remains to be seen if former folks walk in c.e.o. mountain vinta cohen will face charges in germany. vinta cohen has repeatedly denied knowing anything about the admissions cheating. schmidt s sentencing comes months after that of another former manager james liang liang who cooperated with authorities from the outset received a lighter forty month jail sentence after pleading guilty to the charges. bitcoin is on the move it s still