US Justice Department has until July 7 to prosecute aircraft giant over breaches of settlement related to fatal crashes.
Recent reports reveal that prosecutors in the United States are pushing for criminal charges against Boeing for violating a settlement agreement linked to two deadly crashes. The Justice Department has a deadline of July 7 to decide whether to move forward with prosecuting Boeing over the breaches.
Following investigations into the fatal crashes involving the 737 MAX jet in 2018 and 2019, officials found that Boeing breached a 2021 settlement that exempted the company from facing a criminal charge of conspiracy to commit fraud. Under the terms of the settlement, Boeing was required to revamp its compliance practices, submit regular reports, and pay a $2.5 billion fine to resolve the probe.
Boeing has denied any wrongdoing and maintains that it has adhered to the terms of the settlement. While discussions are ongoing between Boeing and the Justice Department regarding a potential resolution, the possibility of criminal charges looms over the aircraft manufacturer, potentially worsening the existing crisis.
Stay tuned for updates as the situation unfolds and the Justice Department’s final decision approaches.