URGENT: Boeing Escapes Criminal Liability for 737 Max Crashes That Claimed Hundreds of Lives

Breaking News: Boeing Escapes Criminal Liability for 737 Max Crashes A federal judge in Texas has granted the government's request to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing over the 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people. The decision was made on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Boeing will not face a criminal charge, but the company has agreed to pay or invest an additional $1.1 billion in fines, compensation for the crash victims' families, and internal safety and quality measures. This deal lets Boeing choose its own compliance consultant instead of getting an independent monitor. The crashes, which occurred in 2018 and 2019, were linked to a faulty flight-control system that Boeing allegedly deceived government regulators about. Prosecutors had accused the company of concealing information about the system, which was later implicated in the fatal flights. The agreement comes after an emotional hearing in September where relatives of some of the victims urged U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor to reject the deal. However, the judge has now granted the government's request to dismiss the case. This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding the 737 Max crashes. Boeing's stock price has fluctuated in response to the news, and the company's reputation continues to face scrutiny. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.