Author: Chris Prentice

Breaking news from New York/Washington: Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge in connection with the tragic 737 MAX fatal crashes. The U.S. Justice Department announced this development in a court filing over the weekend. In order to bring closure to this investigation, Boeing has agreed to the plea deal. Pending approval from a federal judge, the planemaker will be labeled as a convicted felon. Additionally, Boeing will be required to pay a criminal fine of $243.6 million, as outlined in the agreement with the Justice Department. The charge stems from the two devastating 737…