De Lorean Cleared Of $8.5 Million Embezzlement Charges
John Z. De Lorean was acquitted on all counts of fraud and racketeering over $8.5 million siphoned from his failed sports car venture. The verdict followed six weeks of testimony and a six day jury deliberation in Detroit. The defense contended the funds were legitimate loans or payments for design work by Group Lotus, with Lotus chairman Colin Chapman cited as controlling GPD.
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Ford recalls 315000 cars over emissions risk
DETROIT AP Ford Motor Co. recalls about 315000 1981 and 1982 Ford LTD and Mercury Marquis models for possible excess emissions. The affected cars are equipped with 4.2 liter and 5.0 liter engines.
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