Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes in justice department deal

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Source: The Guardian

Airplane giant will pay and invest $1.1bn after misleading US regulators, including $445m for crash victims’ families

The justice department has reached a deal with Boeing that will allow the airplane giant to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading US regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people, according to court papers filed on Friday.

Under the “agreement in principle” that still needs to be finalized, Boeing would pay and invest more than $1.1bn, including an additional $445m for the crash victims’ families, the justice department said. In return, the department would dismiss the fraud charge in the criminal case against the aircraft manufacturer.

“Ultimately, in applying the facts, the law, and Department policy, we are confident that this resolution is the most just outcome with practical benefits,” a justice department spokesperson said in a statement.

“Nothing will diminish the victims’ losses, but this resolution holds Boeing financially accountable, provides finality and compensation for the families and makes an impact for the safety of future air travelers.”

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/may/23/boeing-justice-department-deal-737-crashes

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Wonder if there wasn't some gratuities paid - after all every one else does it.