Federal Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal

SOURCE www.npr.org
A federal judge in Texas rejected a plea deal between Boeing and the U.S. Justice Department related to the crashes of two Boeing 737 Max jets that killed 346 people, citing concerns about the selection of an independent monitor.

Key Points

  • Federal judge in Texas rejects proposed plea deal between Boeing and U.S. Justice Department
  • Concerns raised about the court's role in selecting an independent monitor for Boeing
  • Judge gives Boeing and DOJ 30 days to update on next steps

Pros

  • Judge's decision ensures greater oversight and accountability for Boeing
  • Victory for family members of the crash victims who opposed the lenient agreement

Cons

  • Delays in the resolution process due to rejected plea deal