Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Judge to Hear Objections to Boeing Deal Over 737 Max Crashes
Boeing planes crashed, and people died.
The government charged Boeing with a crime.
The government now wants to drop the charges if Boeing pays money and improves safety.
A judge is hearing from the families of the people who died.
The families don't want the charges dropped, they want Boeing to face punishment.
The judge will decide if the deal is fair.
The government says Boeing is paying billions, and the families already received money from civil suits.
A U.S. judge is holding a hearing regarding a deal between the Justice Department and Boeing.
The deal allows Boeing to avoid prosecution for the 737 MAX crashes.
Families of the victims object to the deal.
Boeing agreed to pay $1.1 billion in total.
The Justice Department seeks to dismiss the criminal charge against Boeing.
- Who
- Judge Reed O'Connor, Boeing, the Justice Department, and families of the victims.
- What
- Hearing on objections to a deal allowing Boeing to avoid prosecution.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Federal court in Texas.
- Why
- Families object to the deal; DOJ seeks to dismiss charges.
Victims' Families
Boeing/Justice Department
Prosecution of Boeing
Victims' Families
Oppose the dismissal of charges, seeking further legal action.
Boeing/Justice Department
Favor dismissal of the charges in exchange for financial penalties and safety improvements.
- Crash Deaths
- 346
- Crash Locations
- Indonesia and Ethiopia
- Boeing Charge
- Criminal Fraud
- Boeing Payments
- $1.1 billion
- Judge
- Reed O'Connor
- DOJ Stance
- Motion to Dismiss Charge