GM could be held criminally liable for deaths related to its massive ignition recall

The Justice Department says it has found criminal wrongdoing on the part of General Motors for its failure to publicize an ignition defect responsible for the deaths of at least 104 people. Investigators are now negotiating what could be a record penalty for the automaker, the New York Times reports. A settlement could be reached as soon as this summer. The Times cites people familiar with the matter who say the fines GM may be ordered to pay could far exceed the more than $1 billion levied agai...