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 for a non-prosecution agreement with Boeing regarding the deaths of 346 people in two 737 Max crashes.
Investigations revealed Boeing withheld critical information about the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), which caused uncommanded nosedives, from pilot manuals and training.
While the agreement, signed by Boeing executives, includes substantial fines and compensation for victims' families, many families and their attorneys sought stronger criminal prosecution.
Boeing has committed to complying with the agreement's obligations, including further institutional improvements and investments in safety.

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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.