Boeing Seeks Revised Plea Deal with DOJ

Boeing is currently negotiating a revised plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department after a federal judge rejected their previous agreement over concerns related to diversity and inclusion in selecting a compliance monitor. The original plea deal involved Boeing's admission of guilt concerning a criminal fraud conspiracy linked to two fatal 737 MAX crashes, which resulted in a proposed fine and mandatory safety improvements. Boeing and the DOJ have requested until February 16 to provide an update on their discussions, indicating that the change in administration could further delay the resolution. Families of the crash victims criticized the initial deal for not adequately holding Boeing accountable for its role in the accidents. The negotiations are crucial as Boeing aims to mitigate legal repercussions from ongoing safety issues and past incidents.