U.S. prosecutors are considering criminal charges against Boeing over its handling of the 737 MAX crashes, following a determination that the company violated a 2021 agreement. Prosecutors have met with Boeing lawyers and are scheduled to meet with victims’ families this weekend as a July 7 deadline looms for a decision.
The US Department of Justice is considering criminal charges against Boeing in connection with the deadly crashes of two of its 737 Max aircraft, citing alleged violations of a 2021 agreement that protected the company from prosecution. The crashes, which occurred in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019, resulted in the deaths of 346 people. Boeing disputes the claims, asserting that it complied with the agreement’s terms. The company has until June 13 to respond to the allegations, and the DOJ’s decision on whether to pursue criminal charges will be based in part on its response.
Sibongile Mani, a former student in South Africa, received a massive 6.3 crore (approximately 14 million rands) instead of her 7,600 student grant in 2017. Instead of reporting the error, Mani splurged the money on lavish expenses, drawing attention from bank authorities. She was later arrested and charged with theft and fraud, resulting in a five-year jail sentence. After a court hearing, Mani’s sentence was suspended on the condition of completing community service and undergoing therapy. Despite her ordeal, Mani remains determined to rebuild her life.
In a series of unfolding events, President Biden faces criticism for reportedly withholding weapons from Israel, while his son, Hunter Biden, fails to dismiss criminal charges. Meanwhile, former President Trump’s trial continues with a flurry of testimony and rulings, including the denial of his motion to lift the gag order. Stay informed on the latest political news with Fox News Politics.
Criminal allegations continue to accumulate against individuals involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in support of former President Donald Trump. Several states where Joe Biden emerged victorious have launched investigations into attempts to appoint false electors who would cast votes for Trump despite his defeat. Key figures charged or implicated in these schemes include Donald Trump himself, Rudy Giuliani, Christina Bobb, Boris Epshteyn, Mark Meadows, John Eastman, Jenna Ellis, Michael Roman, Kenneth Chesebro, Sidney Powell, Jeffrey Clark, and various Republican electors. Many of these charges stem from efforts to install fraudulent slates of electors, which were intended to justify delaying or obstructing the certification of the election during the joint session of Congress on January 6, 2021, when pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol.
California’s Attorney General, Rob Bonta, has filed 11 felony counts against Diana Teran, an Assistant District Attorney in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office. Teran is accused of improperly downloading confidential records of 11 sheriff’s deputies in 2018 while working for the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department and using the data without authorization after joining the D.A.’s office in 2021. The charges have sent shock waves through the legal community and are expected to impact active and future criminal cases handled by the District Attorney’s office.
In a significant development, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced charges against 11 individuals alleged to be involved in a ‘fake electors’ scheme after the 2020 presidential election. These individuals face charges of fraud, forgery, and conspiracy.
Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley expresses disappointment over the dismissal of criminal charges against former Gov. Rick Snyder and other officials. He believes Flint residents have been denied closure as the 10th anniversary of the water crisis approaches.
Australian actor Orpheus Pledger, known for his role as Mason Morgan on ‘Home and Away’, is on the run after allegedly escaping custody while undergoing a mental health assessment. The 30-year-old failed to appear in court on Tuesday and is believed to have left the hospital overnight. Police have issued an arrest warrant and described Pledger as approximately 170cm tall with brown hair and a tanned complexion. He is known to frequent the Northcote area and surrounding suburbs.
The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating their most wanted fugitive, Linda Bones. She is wanted for the distribution of narcotics, conspiracy, money laundering, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses. If spotted, officials advise exercising caution and not attempting to apprehend her directly. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office at (609) 909-7200, their local law enforcement department, or 9-1-1.
