UPDATE 1-Alstom to pay record $772 mln to settle bribery charges with U.S.
December 22, 2014 at 11:24 AM EST
WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The French firm Alstom SA has pleaded guilty and will pay $772 million in criminal penalties to settle charges with the U.S. Justice Department alleging the company bribed government officials to win business around the world.