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DOJ could drop Boeing criminal charge in deadly 737 Max crashes, families say

  • The US Justice Department plans to drop the criminal fraud case against Boeing related to the 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019.
  • This decision follows Boeing's previous guilty plea agreement and fines after DOJ found the company violated a 2021 settlement tied to concealing flight-control software flaws.
  • The earlier plea deal, rejected by a judge over monitor selection concerns, would have required Boeing to pay fines, accept oversight, and fund victims.
  • Under the new plan, Boeing would avoid a criminal record, pay an additional $444.5 million to crash victims, but face criticism from victims' families calling it "a bribe."
  • The case’s resolution suggests the government may prioritize financial settlements over prosecution, while victims’ attorneys intend to challenge the decision in court.
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OAN broke the news in San Diego, United States on Friday, May 16, 2025.
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