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Boeing Set to Avoid Criminal Charges Linked to 737 Max Crashes

US DOJ considers non-prosecution agreement for Boeing amid backlash from victims' families regarding accountability.


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The DOJ is poised to drop criminal charges against Boeing over two fatal 737 Max crashes, prompting outrage from victims' families who call the proposed non-prosecution agreement morally wrong. Boeing faces significant scrutiny as it seeks to finalize a deal that could avoid a guilty plea while compensating affected families with $444.5 million. The 2018 Lion Air and 2019 Ethiopian Airlines disasters, which killed 346 people, brought attention to safety compliance at Boeing, which had previously admitted to misleading regulators. The potential settlement raises questions about corporate accountability under the Trump administration.

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The decision by the Justice Department to consider dropping charges against Boeing is seen as a betrayal to the families of the victims, implying that a financial settlement is less important than justice and accountability for the company's actions leading to the crashes.

Victims' families have expressed outrage, calling the potential non-prosecution agreement morally repugnant and indicative of corporate interests taking precedence over public safety and accountability.

Legal experts assert that significant evidence exists against Boeing, and the department's fear of losing in court reflects a troubling trend in how large corporations are treated under legal scrutiny.

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