The criminal trial of ex-Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn for his role in the diesel emissions cheating scandal will last more than a year, according to a schedule released on Thursday by the court in western Germany. The trial of Winterkorn, once one of Germany’s best-known and most powerful businessmen, is scheduled to begin in September 2024 and continue into September 2025, according to the Braunschweig Regional Court. Winterkorn, who will be 77 years old when the trial begins, is accused of fraud, making false statements and market manipulation. The allegations relate to the scandal that…