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Daily Tribune
26-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Boeing Reaches $1.1 Billion Settlement with DOJ Over Deadly 737 Max Crashes
Boeing has agreed to a $1.1 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), allowing the aerospace giant to avoid criminal prosecution related to two catastrophic 737 Max crashes that claimed 346 lives. The agreement, revealed in court documents on Friday, stems from the 2018 Lion Air Flight 610 crash in Indonesia and the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash. The twin tragedies, both involving Boeing's 737 Max aircraft, triggered global outrage and led to a nearly two-year grounding of the jet model. According to the DOJ, the settlement resolves allegations that Boeing misled federal regulators about critical safety issues with the aircraft's flight control system before the accidents occurred. The deferred prosecution agreement means Boeing will not face a criminal trial, provided it complies with the terms laid out in the deal. Of the $1.1 billion settlement, $445 million will be allocated as compensation to the families of crash victims. The remaining funds are intended to strengthen Boeing's internal compliance, safety, and quality assurance programs. However, the agreement has sparked fierce criticism from victims' families and their legal representatives, who argue that the deal offers financial reparations without true accountability. 'This kind of non-prosecution deal is unprecedented and obviously wrong for the deadliest corporate crime in U.S. history,' said Paul Cassell, an attorney representing several of the families. 'My clients will object and ask the court to reject it.' Cassell emphasized that for many families, public accountability through a criminal trial is more important than financial compensation. 'It is more important for Boeing to be held accountable to the flying public,' he added. Boeing has declined to comment on the settlement. In its court filings, the DOJ defended the resolution, asserting that it had carefully considered the facts, applicable legal standards, and the perspectives of affected families. Prosecutors argued that the settlement 'holds Boeing financially accountable, provides finality and compensation for the families, and makes an impact for the safety of future air travelers.' Despite years of advocacy from victims' families calling for criminal accountability for former Boeing executives, federal prosecutors maintained that the agreement represents the most just and practical resolution under the circumstances. The court will ultimately decide whether to approve the settlement. If accepted, the deal could mark a controversial close to one of the most significant corporate safety failures in aviation history.
Saudi Gazette
24-05-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Boeing reaches $1.1 billion settlement with DOJ over deadly 737 Max crashes
HOUSTON — Boeing has reached a $1.1 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to avoid criminal prosecution over two deadly 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people, according to media reports published Friday. The agreement relates to the 2018 crash of Lion Air Flight 610 and the 2019 crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. Court documents revealed that the deal allows Boeing to avoid prosecution for allegedly misleading federal regulators about safety issues tied to the jetliners before the accidents occurred. A significant portion of the settlement will be dedicated to enhancing Boeing's internal compliance, safety, and quality assurance programs. Additionally, $445 million will be allocated for compensating the families of the victims, according to the Justice Department. The deal has sparked outrage among victims' families and their legal representatives, who argue that it falls far short of meaningful accountability."This kind of non-prosecution deal is unprecedented and obviously wrong for the deadliest corporate crime in U.S. history," said Paul Cassell, an attorney representing several of the families. "My families will object and hope to convince the court to reject it."Cassell emphasized that families believe public accountability and justice through prosecution are more critical than financial resolution alone."It is more important for Boeing to be held accountable to the flying public," he declined to comment on the court filings, the Justice Department defended the agreement, saying it had carefully weighed the facts, legal principles, and the perspectives of the said they believe the resolution is fair and serves the public interest."Nothing will diminish the victims' losses, but this resolution holds Boeing financially accountable, provides finality and compensation for the families, and makes an impact for the safety of future air travelers," the department years of advocacy by victims' families for a public trial and criminal accountability of former Boeing executives, federal prosecutors maintained that the settlement provides the most just and practical outcome under the circumstances.
The Hill
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has reached a deal with Boeing that will allow the company to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people, according to court papers filed Friday. The Justice Department said in a court filing that it had reached an 'agreement in principle' that will require the company to pay and invest more than $1.1 billion. In return, the department will dismiss the criminal case against the aircraft manufacturer. The deal still needs to be finalized. 'The Agreement guarantees further accountability and substantial benefits from Boeing immediately, while avoiding the uncertainty and litigation risk presented by proceeding to trial,' Justice Department lawyers wrote in court papers. Paul Cassell, an attorney for many of the families in the long-running case, had previously said said his clients strongly oppose dropping the criminal case. 'Dismissing the case would dishonor the memories of 346 victims who Boeing killed through its callous lies,' Cassell said in a recent statement. Many relatives of the passengers who died in the crashes, which took place off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia less than five months apart in 2018 and 2019, have spent years pushing for a public trial, the prosecution of former company officials, and more severe financial punishment for Boeing.
Winnipeg Free Press
23-05-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has reached a deal with Boeing that will allow the company to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people, according to court papers filed Friday. The Justice Department said in a court filing that it had reached an 'agreement in principle' that will require the company to pay and invest more than $1.1 billion. In return, the department will dismiss the criminal case against the aircraft manufacturer. The deal still needs to be finalized. 'The Agreement guarantees further accountability and substantial benefits from Boeing immediately, while avoiding the uncertainty and litigation risk presented by proceeding to trial,' Justice Department lawyers wrote in court papers. Paul Cassell, an attorney for many of the families in the long-running case, had previously said said his clients strongly oppose dropping the criminal case. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. 'Dismissing the case would dishonor the memories of 346 victims who Boeing killed through its callous lies,' Cassell said in a recent statement. Many relatives of the passengers who died in the crashes, which took place off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia less than five months apart in 2018 and 2019, have spent years pushing for a public trial, the prosecution of former company officials, and more severe financial punishment for Boeing.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has reached a deal with Boeing that will allow the company to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people, according to court papers filed Friday. The Justice Department said in a court filing that it had reached an 'agreement in principle' that will require the company to pay and invest more than $1.1 billion. In return, the department will dismiss the criminal case against the aircraft manufacturer. The deal still needs to be finalized. 'The Agreement guarantees further accountability and substantial benefits from Boeing immediately, while avoiding the uncertainty and litigation risk presented by proceeding to trial,' Justice Department lawyers wrote in court papers. Paul Cassell, an attorney for many of the families in the long-running case, had previously said said his clients strongly oppose dropping the criminal case. 'Dismissing the case would dishonor the memories of 346 victims who Boeing killed through its callous lies,' Cassell said in a recent statement. Many relatives of the passengers who died in the crashes, which took place off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia less than five months apart in 2018 and 2019, have spent years pushing for a public trial, the prosecution of former company officials, and more severe financial punishment for Boeing.
