DOJ Considers Deal to Let Boeing Avoid Criminal Charges for 737 MAX Settlement Violations, NYT Reports

Jun 23, 2024, 09:30 PM

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering a deal with Boeing that would allow the aerospace giant to avoid criminal prosecution for violating the terms of a 2021 settlement related to two fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019, as reported by the New York Times. The potential agreement may involve appointing a federal supervisor to oversee Boeing's progress on safety improvements. However, US prosecutors are recommending that the DOJ pursue criminal charges against Boeing for the same violations. The decision is still pending, and the DOJ has not yet made a final determination. Sources indicate that the deal might be a deferred prosecution deal.