Cruise admits a false report to a federal investigation; $500K DOJ deferred-prosecution agreement
[REGULATORY ACTION]Nov 14, 2024 · Cruise · Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) · Dallas
Failure Mode
REGULATORY ACTION
Event Date
Nov 14, 2024
Primary Entity
Cruise
Robotic Platform
Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt)
Jurisdiction / Location
Dallas
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
DOJ deferred-prosecution agreement (Nov 14 2024): Cruise impeded a federal probe by omitting description/video of the Oct 2023 pedestrian dragging; $500K penalty + 3-yr DPA + mandated safety-compliance program.
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/cruise-admits-submitting-false-report-influence-federal-investigation-and-agrees-pay
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/cruise-admits-submitting-false-report-influence-federal-investigation-and-agrees-pay
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Cruise admits a false report to a federal investigation; $500K DOJ deferred-prosecution agreement?
DOJ deferred-prosecution agreement (Nov 14 2024): Cruise impeded a federal probe by omitting description/video of the Oct 2023 pedestrian dragging; $500K penalty + 3-yr DPA + mandated safety-compliance program.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on November 14, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Cruise admits a false report to a federal investigation; $500K DOJ deferred-prosecution agreement?
Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) by Cruise is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Dallas.
Has anyone responded to Cruise admits a false report to a federal investigation; $500K DOJ deferred-prosecution agreement?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Cruise admits a false report to a federal investigation; $500K DOJ deferred-prosecution agreement?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.