Judge Weighs Boeing Plea Deal in 737 MAX Crash Case

A federal judge is considering objections to Boeing's agreement to plead guilty to fraud after two fatal crashes killed 346 people.

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud regulators regarding the 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019.
The plea deal includes a $487.2 million fine and a $455 million investment in safety and compliance over three years.
Victims' families argue the deal is inadequate and demand a more transparent process that holds Boeing accountable.
The Justice Department defends the agreement, citing a lack of evidence proving Boeing's fraud directly caused the crashes.
Judge Reed O'Connor, known for his conservative stance, will decide whether to accept the plea, with potential for harsher penalties if rejected.