Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has gone on trial in Braunschweig, Germany, nine years after the 'Dieselgate' emissions scandal emerged. Winterkorn faces charges including commercial fraud, market manipulation, and making false statements, with allegations that he misled customers and investors about the quality of VW's cars and the financial risks related to the cheating software. Despite his lawyer's assertion of his innocence, claiming he 'did not defraud' and 'did not harm anyone,' the indictment spans over 600 pages. Health concerns have repeatedly delayed his trial, which is now expected to last until September 2025. The scandal, uncovered in 2015 by US regulators, revealed that VW had installed defeat devices in millions of vehicles to falsify emissions tests, leading to significant financial and reputational damage for the company. If convicted, Winterkorn could face up to 10 years in prison.