Boeing to be penalized soon? Two deadly 737 MAX crashes may prove costly

Two U.S. senators called on the Justice Department on Friday to prosecute Boeing in a criminal fraud case stemming from two fatal 737 MAX crashes and reject a tentative deal to allow the plane maker to avoid pleading guilty. A lawyer for some of the victims' families also stated the U.S. Justice Department should take Boeing to trial in a criminal fraud case stemming from two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes and reject a tentative deal to allow the plane maker to avoid prosecution.

"DOJ must not sign a non-prosecution agreement with Boeing that would allow the company to weasel its way out of accountability for its failed corporate culture, and for any illegal behavior that has resulted in deadly consequences,” wrote Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal. "Any deal between DOJ and Boeing that would allow the company and its executives to avoid accountability would be a serious mistake," they said.

Lawyer Paul Cassell said in a letter to the Justice Department on Thursday seen by Reuters that allowing Boeing to evade a trial or guilty plea would be a miscarriage of justice.


He added that the government's proposal would effectively allow Boeing to become its own probation officer by allowing it to avoid an independent monitor and instead hire its own compliance consultant.

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Q1. Which company owns 737 MAX?
A1. Boeing owns 737 MAX.

Q2. What is DOJ?
A2. The full form of DOJ is Department of Justice.