US EditionUS formally moves to dismiss prosecution against Boeing and asks judge to cancel trial over crashes
- The U.S. Justice Department has filed a motion to drop the fraud indictment against Boeing and requested that the judge call off the trial related to the two 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019, which resulted in 346 fatalities near Indonesia and Ethiopia.
- This action comes amid accusations that Boeing provided false information to U.S. Aviation regulators regarding flight control software prior to the aircraft’s approval, which contributed to crashes caused by erroneous sensor data forcing the plane’s nose downward and preventing pilots from regaining command.
- The announced agreement in principle requires Boeing to pay and invest over $1.1 billion, including approximately $445 million for victims’ families, in exchange for dismissal of the criminal case, while some families push for a public trial and harsher penalties.
- U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor of Texas is set to rule on the government's motion to dismiss the case, as Boeing agrees to appoint an independent compliance consultant reporting to both the court and government and to implement safety enhancements.
- The dismissal avoids a criminal conviction that could risk Boeing’s federal contracts, though critics like victims’ relatives say the deal lacks true accountability despite the company’s stated commitment to safety and compensation.
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Justice Department drops criminal case against Boeing over 737 MAX crashes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Justice has decided to drop its criminal case against Boeing. This decision follows Boeing's agreement last year to plead guilty in connection to two fatal 737 MAX crashes that claimed 346 lives
Justice Department drops criminal case against Boeing, sparking outrage from crash victims’ families
The Department of Justice has decided to drop its criminal case against Boeing despite the company agreeing to plead guilty last year to its role in two fatal 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people.
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Business TimesUS asks judge to dismiss criminal charge over Boeing 737 Max crashes
The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss its criminal case against Boeing Co. over two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jets more than six years ago, despite objections of family members of some crash victims. The request, disclosed Thursday in a court filing, is part of a proposed settlement prosecutors reached with the planemaker last week. The case had been set to go to trial June 23. The government’s agreement calls …
US-Boeing deal over 737 Max crashes: What are its terms, and what are victims' families saying? Explained
As per the terms of the deal, Boeing will be required to pay and invest more than $1.1 billion. In return, the Justice Department will dismiss the criminal case against the aircraft manufacturer.
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The New York LedgerBoeing paying $1.1B as DOJ dismisses criminal fraud case; families of victims in crashes set to object to deal
The DOJ dismisses fraud charges against Boeing for the 737 MAX8 crashes, opting for a non-prosecution agreement, while victims' families plan to object.
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