Prosecutors to Reveal New Details Next Week on Boeing's $2.5 Billion 737 Max Plea Deal

Jul 21, 2024, 05:49 AM

Prosecutors are expected to provide new details next week about Boeing's plea deal related to two deadly crashes of 737 Max jetliners. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicated that 'substantial progress' has been made towards a final plea agreement with Boeing, although more time is needed. The two crashes, which killed 346 people, led to a $2.5 billion settlement that allowed Boeing to avoid criminal prosecution but left unresolved questions about the safety of its planes. Families of the crash victims are preparing to challenge the DOJ over the compliance monitor.