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Prosecutors Urge DOJ to Charge Boeing Over 737 MAX Crashes

Justice Department faces July 7 deadline to decide on criminal charges following alleged settlement violations.

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The Boeing logo is seen on the side of a Boeing 737 MAX at the Farnborough International Airshow in this 2022 file photo.
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Overview

  • Federal prosecutors recommend criminal charges against Boeing for breaching a 2021 agreement.
  • The 2021 deferred prosecution agreement was related to two fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019.
  • Boeing allegedly failed to implement required compliance and ethics programs as per the agreement.
  • Families of crash victims demand a $25 billion fine and criminal prosecution of Boeing executives.
  • The Justice Department is also considering extending the settlement or imposing stricter terms.