French Court Says Air France and Airbus Are Guilty in 2009 Crash Case

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Coverage varies in emphasis and terminology, with some outlets using "manslaughter" while others refer to it as "corporate manslaughter." For instance, The Guardian and France 24 highlight the verdict as a major legal milestone, while ABC…

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An appeals court in Paris said the airline and airplane manufacturer were guilty of involuntary manslaughter for their role in a plane crash over the Atlantic Ocean.

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12 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 7 centre.

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▪ Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash — Bbc
▪ Why Airbus, Air France were convicted on appeal in 2009 Rio-Paris crash — Le Monde (EN)
▪ Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over crash that killed 228 people — The Sydney Morning Herald
▪ Air France, Airbus found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris crash — Financial Times — Companies
▪ French court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of manslaughter in 2009 crash — Al Jazeera English
▪ Air France and Airbus fined for 2009 crash that killed 228 people — ABC News (Australia)
▪ French court finds Air France, Airbus guilty over 2009 Rio-Paris crash — France 24 (EN)
▪ Air France and Airbus guilty of corporate manslaughter for 2009 plane crash — World news | The Guardian
▪ Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash — BBC News
▪ Paris court finds Airbus, Air France guilty in 2009 crash that killed 228 — South China Morning Post
▪ Decision due in appeals case for Airbus, Air France over Rio-Paris crash — Straits Times — World

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