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DOJ Reaches Non-Prosecution Agreement with Boeing Over 737 Max Crashes

Boeing avoids prosecution for 737 Max crashes that killed 346, agreeing to pay over $1.1 billion in fines and victim compensation.


Overview

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The U.S. Justice Department has reached a non-prosecution agreement with Boeing, allowing the company to avoid criminal charges related to two fatal 737 Max crashes. Boeing will pay over $1.1 billion, including a $487.2 million fine and $444.5 million for a victims' fund. While some families support the deal, others criticize it as insufficient accountability for the deadliest corporate crime in U.S. history. The agreement follows a complex legal history, including previous settlements and a judge's rejection of a plea deal. The DOJ claims the resolution serves the public interest and enhances safety measures.

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The articles present a neutral tone on Boeing's settlement with the DOJ, balancing accountability and victim family criticisms.

Victims' families express dissatisfaction with the deal, desiring more stringent accountability and a public trial.

The decision to avoid prosecution is viewed negatively by some, highlighting a perceived lack of justice for victims.

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Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes in justice department deal
The GuardianThe Guardian·24d·
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This outlet slightly leans left.

"…Boeing would pay and invest more than $1.1bn, including an additional $445m for the crash victims’ families, the justice department said."

Boeing reaches deal with US DOJ to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes
Al JazeeraAl Jazeera·24d·
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This outlet slightly leans left.

"…The agreement allows Boeing to avoid being branded a convicted felon and is a blow to families who lost relatives in the crashes and had pressed prosecutors to take the US planemaker to trial."

Boeing, Justice Department reach deal to avoid prosecution over deadly 737 Max crashes
NBC NewsNBC News·24d·
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This outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.

"…Families of the crash victims have criticized previous agreements as sweetheart deals for Boeing, called for more accountability from the company and said its executives should stand trial."

DOJ confirms it has a deal with Boeing to drop prosecution over deadly 737 Max crashes
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"…The deal 'guarantees further accountability and substantial benefits from Boeing immediately, while avoiding the uncertainty and litigation risk presented by proceeding to trial,' they wrote."

Boeing escapes prosecution for deadly 737 MAX crashes
The BlazeThe Blaze·24d·
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"…The agreement allows Boeing to avoid prosecution for the deadly 2018 and 2019 plane crashes."

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