Boeing Plea Deal Faces Judge's Decision in Texas

A federal judge is deliberating Boeing's plea deal regarding the crashes of its 737 Max jets, which killed 346 people. Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy and pay substantial fines, but families of the victims argue the deal is inadequate and fails to hold the company accountable. During a recent court hearing, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor expressed the complexity of the case and promised a ruling soon. The Justice Department defended the plea deal as the most the government could achieve, while family representatives criticized it for allowing Boeing to dictate its own punishment. The judge has received extensive legal briefs outlining various perspectives on the plea agreement. The outcome remains uncertain as Boeing faces intense scrutiny over its past actions and regulatory compliance failures.