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10mo ago

Families of Boeing 737 Max Crash Victims Await DOJ Decision on Prosecution

Relatives seek accountability and transparency from Boeing and the U.S. Justice Department after two fatal crashes.

Overview

  • The 2019 Ethiopian Airlines and 2018 Lion Air crashes resulted in 346 deaths due to faulty MCAS software.
  • Families fear the DOJ might offer Boeing a deferred prosecution agreement, avoiding a full trial.
  • Victims' relatives demand prosecution of Boeing executives and a $24 billion fine for the company.
  • Many families have settled lawsuits with Boeing confidentially but continue to push for safer aviation standards.
  • The DOJ's decision on whether to prosecute Boeing is expected by July 7.