Boeing Plea Deal over Fatal 737 MAX Crashes Rejected by Judge
A federal judge has rejected Boeing's plea deal to avoid criminal prosecution over the 737 Max crashes, influenced by victims' families' objections and concerns about oversight and hiring practices.
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A federal judge has rejected Boeing's plea deal aimed at avoiding criminal prosecution related to two fatal 737 Max crashes. US District Judge Reed O’Connor made this decision after considering the objections from the families of the crash victims, who sought greater oversight of Boeing's operations. The judge criticized the proposed settlement for including provisions that would require race to be a factor in hiring an independent monitor, and he expressed concerns about his limited role in ensuring Boeing's compliance with the agreement. This ruling complicates Boeing's efforts to recover from the scandals surrounding the crashes, which have significantly impacted the company's reputation and operations.
- Boeing's plea deal to avoid criminal prosecution has been rejected by a federal judge.
- The decision was influenced by objections from families of the crash victims.
- The judge criticized provisions in the deal related to hiring practices for an independent monitor.
- The ruling may prolong Boeing's recovery from past scandals associated with the 737 Max crashes.
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5 commentsHow did considering the race of the person appointed even come up?
I can't imagine either side thinking there was some kind of advantage to doing so?
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