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US Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Criminal Charges Against Boeing Over 737 MAX Crashes

The DOJ seeks to dismiss fraud charges against Boeing, allowing the company to avoid trial linked to two deadly crashes, while families of victims plan to object.


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The U.S. Justice Department has filed a motion to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Boeing related to the 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people. In exchange, Boeing will pay over $1.1 billion, including $445 million for victims' families. The decision has faced backlash from families seeking accountability, as they plan to object to the non-prosecution agreement. Boeing was previously charged with misleading regulators about the aircraft's safety features, leading to the crashes. The case's dismissal hinges on a judge's approval of the agreement.

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US moves to dismiss Boeing prosecution, asks judge to cancel trial over crashes
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"…The U.S. Justice Department has formally moved to dismiss a criminal fraud charge against Boeing and has asked a judge to cancel an upcoming trial connected to two plane crashes that killed 346 people off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia."

Justice Department Asks Judge to Dismiss Criminal Fraud Case Against Boeing
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"…The Department of Justice (DOJ) asked a federal judge on May 29 to dismiss its criminal fraud case against Boeing, saying it had reached an agreement with the aerospace giant."

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