2024-05-15 09:11:48

US Justice Department Considering Legal Action Against Boeing for 737 Max Crash Settlement Violation

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The US Justice Department is contemplating legal action against Boeing for violating a settlement related to the 737 Max crashes, potentially leading to criminal charges against the company. Boeing is under scrutiny for failing to implement an ethics program as required by the settlement, amidst concerns over aircraft safety.

The Department of Justice alleges that Boeing breached the 2021 agreement following the deadly 737 Max accidents and may face prosecution for not adhering to the terms. As prosecutors review the case, Boeing has until mid-June to address the violation and potential measures to rectify the situation or face possible criminal charges.

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New York Times - Business
15. Mai 2024 um 14:03

Justice Dept. Says Boeing Violated 2021 Settlement Over Max Plane

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The Department of Justice accuses Boeing of violating a 2021 settlement related to issues with the 737 Max model, leading to deadly crashes. Boeing failed to implement an ethics program as required by the settlement, and the Justice Department can proceed with a criminal charge against the company.
n-tv.de Wirtschaft
15. Mai 2024 um 01:38

US to Consider Legal Action Against Boeing for Crashes Five Years Ago - n-tv.de

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The US Department of Justice is considering legal action against the aircraft manufacturer Boeing for violations of an agreement reached after the deadly crashes of 737 MAX aircraft five years ago. It is being investigated whether Boeing has developed and implemented a compliance and ethics program to prevent violations of US fraud laws. The company has until June 13 to explain the violation and present measures to address the situation.
Spiegel Unternehmen & Märkte
15. Mai 2024 um 01:33

Boeing: Agreement on Immunity Void - USA Consider Lawsuit on 737 Max Crashes - DER SPIEGEL

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The USA are considering criminal prosecution against the aircraft manufacturer Boeing for the two deadly crashes of 737 Max planes five years ago. The agreement on immunity that Boeing had made at that time is void according to the US Department of Justice. The incident involving an Alaska Airlines plane, in which a part of the cabin wall detached shortly after takeoff, was considered a violation of the agreement.
Thế giới - VnExpress
15. Mai 2024 um 04:25

US determines Boeing violated agreement to avoid prosecution

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) stated that Boeing violated an agreement to avoid prosecution after two accidents involving the 737 MAX aircraft. The DOJ is considering whether to bring charges against Boeing or not. In January 2021, Boeing reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the DOJ to avoid charges of fraud related to the 737 MAX accidents.
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