DOJ Officially Files Motion for Non-Prosecution of Boeing

 Justice Department will dismiss criminal fraud case against the jet manufacturer.

Meg Godlewski

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 01:30 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

An Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max [Credit: Boeing]

Key Takeaways:

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a motion to accept a non-prosecution agreement with Boeing regarding the deaths of 346 people in two 737 Max crashes (Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302).
Investigations revealed the crashes were linked to a malfunctioning MCAS system that pilots were unaware of due to information being removed from aircraft manuals and insufficient training.
Families of the victims, who sought criminal prosecution, can object to the plea deal, though their attorney anticipates the court will likely accept it despite concerns over its leniency.
Boeing has committed to complying with the agreement, which includes substantial additional fines, compensation for the victims' families, and institutional improvements to its safety system and culture.

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The Department of Justice has filed a motion for the court to accept a non-prosecution agreement in the case against Boeing for the deaths of 346 people in two crashes involving Boeing 737 Max 8 jets.

The 60-page motion from the DOJ was signed Thursday by Boeing executives Kelly Ortberg, president and CEO, and Brett Gerry, chief legal officer and executive vice president of global compliance.