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 concerning the two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people, which were linked to a malfunctioning MCAS system and alleged insufficient pilot training.
Victim families and their legal representatives strongly oppose the proposed deal, having sought criminal prosecution and arguing that the agreement does not reflect the overwhelming evidence against Boeing.
Boeing has committed to its obligations under the agreement, including a substantial fine, institutional improvements, and additional compensation for the families, while emphasizing its efforts to strengthen safety systems 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.