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Justice Department Reaches $1.1 Billion Deal With Boeing to Avoid Prosecution Over 737 Max Crashes

The agreement, which must still be finalized and approved by a federal judge, includes compensation for victims' families and compliance reforms but faces opposition from victims' relatives.

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The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium before a press conference with Attorney General Pam Bondi, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Justice Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Overview

  • Boeing will pay over $1.1 billion, including $445 million for crash victims' families and $455 million to enhance compliance, safety, and quality programs.
  • The deal allows Boeing to avoid a criminal trial and avoids the company being labeled a convicted felon, preserving its eligibility for government contracts.
  • The Justice Department stated the agreement ensures accountability while mitigating risks associated with a trial, though it remains subject to court approval.
  • Victims' families and their attorneys strongly oppose the agreement, arguing it fails to deliver sufficient accountability for what has been described as the deadliest corporate crime in U.S. history.
  • The crashes in 2018 and 2019, caused by Boeing's failure to disclose critical safety issues with the 737 Max, led to 346 deaths and a global grounding of the aircraft.