U.S. Justice Department Urges Boeing to Plead Guilty to Fraud Linked to Fatal 737 Max Crashes

The U.S. Justice Department is advancing a proposal that would have aerospace giant Boeing plead guilty to charges of fraud stemming from two catastrophic accidents involving its 737 Max jetliners. These tragedies, occurring in 2018 and 2019, collectively resulted in the deaths of 346 people, sparking global controversy and grounding of the 737 Max fleet. In a recent revelation to the families of the crash victims, federal prosecutors outlined an offer to Boeing: the company must accept the possibility of a guilty plea by the end of next week. Furthermore, the agreement would entail appointing … Read more