Boeing may be prosecuted after breaking safety agreement that prevented criminal charges for 737 crashes, US DOJ says

The US Justice Department has notified Boeing that it breached the terms of its 2021 agreement. The company had avoided criminal charges for two fatal 737 Max crashes. Boeing is now subject to criminal prosecution for safety missteps, including a door plug incident on an Alaska Airlines flight. The Justice Department is conducting a new investigation into Boeing’s operations as a result. Under the previous deferred prosecution agreement, Boeing paid penalties and promised to improve safety protocols. Families of the crash victims had criticized the agreement, arguing it denied them justice. The Justice Department confirmed that Boeing breached its obligations in multiple parts of the deal. The story is developing and will be updated.