Federal Judge to Review Boeing's 737 Max Plea Deal Amid Family Objections

A hearing set for October 11 will address concerns over Boeing's agreement to plead guilty to conspiracy and its implications for crash victims' families.

• U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor scheduled a hearing on October 11 to review Boeing's plea deal in the 737 Max case.
• Boeing agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the government related to the 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people.
• Victims' families argue the plea deal is insufficient and are pushing for a trial to seek harsher penalties for Boeing.
• The Justice Department stated that conspiracy to defraud is the most severe charge they can prove, lacking evidence directly linking Boeing's actions to the crashes.
• The plea agreement includes a $243.6 million fine, $455 million investment in safety programs, and a three-year probation for Boeing.

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