US Judge Allows DOJ to Dismiss Boeing Criminal Case

A Texas judge, Reed O’Connor, approved the DOJ’s request to dismiss a criminal case against Boeing related to the fatal 737 MAX crashes, despite his objections about accountability and safety concerns. The DOJ argued that Boeing has improved and the FAA is providing better oversight, leading to the dismissal. O’Connor criticized the decision, noting it fails to ensure public safety, as Boeing was charged with conspiracy to defraud the FAA. Under a non-prosecution deal, Boeing will pay $444.5 million into a victims’ fund and other fines.

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