DOJ Defends Boeing Plea Deal Amidst Victims' Families' Outcry

Families of 737 Max crash victims argue the deal is insufficient, while DOJ cites limitations in proving Boeing's direct culpability.

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the government and pay $243.6 million in fines.
The deal includes $455 million for compliance and safety programs and a three-year independent corporate monitor.
Families of the 346 victims claim the plea deal does not adequately hold Boeing accountable for the crashes.
The DOJ maintains it cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Boeing's fraud directly caused the crashes.
US District Judge Reed O’Connor will decide whether to approve the plea agreement.