Justice Dept reaches deal to allow Boeing avoid prosecution for 737 MAX crashes
6 hours ago
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- The Justice Department has reached a deal with Boeing to avoid criminal prosecution over the 737 Max crashes.
- Boeing will pay and invest over $1.1 billion, including $445 million for the victims' families.
- The agreement dismisses a fraud charge against Boeing, preventing a criminal conviction that could affect its federal contractor status.
- Families of the crash victims have pushed for a public trial and harsher penalties for Boeing.
- Boeing was accused of misleading the FAA about the 737 Max's safety features, including the MCAS software.
- The 737 Max crashes were linked to faulty sensor readings activating the MCAS system, leading to the planes' grounding.
- Boeing previously agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement in 2021 but failed to fully comply with the terms.
- A plea deal was rejected in December 2023 over concerns about diversity policies affecting the selection of a compliance monitor.
- The new agreement requires Boeing to retain an independent compliance consultant to oversee safety improvements.