Archive · 19 May 2025
Justice Department May Drop Boeing Criminal Case Over Crashes
The Justice Department is considering dropping the criminal case against Boeing for the 737 Max crashes.
Boeing allegedly misled officials about the plane, leading to crashes that killed 346 people.
The families of the victims strongly oppose this, wanting a public trial and harsher punishment.
Boeing had a previous settlement, which it may have violated.
The judge rejected a plea deal due to concerns about the company's diversity policies.
Now, the Justice Department and Boeing are discussing a new deal, which could include additional fines.
The Justice Department is considering dropping the criminal case against Boeing.
The case relates to the 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people.
The department met with crash victim families to discuss a potential pretrial resolution.
Families oppose dropping the case and want a trial.
A federal judge rejected a plea deal due to diversity policy concerns.
- Who
- The Justice Department and Boeing.
- What
- The Justice Department may drop its criminal prosecution of Boeing over the 737 Max crashes.
- When
- Discussions are ongoing as of May 2024.
- Where
- Texas court.
- Why
- To determine the fate of the criminal fraud charge.
Victim Families
Boeing
Criminal Case
Victim Families
Want Boeing to be prosecuted.
Boeing
May be able to avoid prosecution.
- Company
- Boeing
- Aircraft
- 737 Max
- Victim Count
- 346
- Crashes
- Indonesia and Ethiopia
- Previous Settlement
- $2.5 billion
- Initial Fine
- $243.6 million