URGENT: Boeing Spared Criminal Charges in 737 Max Crash Probe

Breaking News: Boeing Spared Criminal Charges in 737 Max Crash Probe 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 comes after Boeing agreed to pay or invest an additional $1.1 billion in fines, compensation for the crash victims' families, and internal safety and quality measures. The agreement lets Boeing choose its own compliance consultant instead of getting an independent monitor. Prosecutors had accused Boeing of deceiving government regulators about a flight-control system implicated in the fatal flights. The 737 Max crashes occurred in 2018 and 2019, with one in Indonesia and the other in Ethiopia. The crashes led to a global grounding of the aircraft and a massive overhaul of Boeing's safety protocols. The dismissal of the criminal charge is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the 737 Max crashes. However, the agreement does not necessarily mean Boeing is off the hook entirely, as the company still faces civil lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny. This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.