June 28th, 2024

Will the US Prosecute Boeing?

A father, Ike Riffel, seeks justice for his sons lost in the Boeing 737 Max crash. Concerns arise over a potential deferred prosecution agreement, prompting calls for accountability and improved aviation safety.

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Will the US Prosecute Boeing?

A California father, Ike Riffel, who lost his two sons in the 2019 Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia, anxiously awaits a decision from the U.S. Justice Department on whether to prosecute Boeing for the disasters that claimed 346 lives. Riffel fears that instead of a trial, Boeing might be offered a deferred prosecution agreement, potentially hiding the truth from the families of the victims. The Justice Department previously charged Boeing with fraud but allowed for a deferred prosecution agreement, leading to concerns among the families. The decision holds significance for families worldwide affected by the crashes, with many urging for accountability and safer aviation practices. Riffel and other families have united to push for justice and improved safety measures in the aviation industry, seeking to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

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By @thoronton - 5 months
In my opinion the people who are responsible for MCAS need to be prosecuted. They knew it was faulty especially after the first crash but they did nothing to stop the second crash from happening.