Justice Department probing GM recall

General Motors faced more pressure over its handling of a deadly defect in certain compact cars Tuesday as word leaked of a criminal investigation and two congressional committees opened probes into the matter, according to an Associated Press report.

The Justice Department is reportedly investigating whether GM broke any laws with its slow response to recall vehicles with faulty ignition switches.

The probe is being handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New York.

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