Results for: Deferred Prosecution Agreement

Despite the tragic loss of 346 lives in the fatal Boeing crashes of 2018 and 2019, the statute of limitations has likely expired, making it unlikely that executives will face criminal charges, according to U.S. Justice Department officials. The Justice Department concluded in May that Boeing had violated a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement (DPA), which had protected the company from criminal prosecution in exchange for adhering to certain terms over three years. However, an in-flight incident just before the expiration of the DPA revealed ongoing safety and quality concerns.

Attorney Paul Cassell, known for his efforts in uncovering Jeffrey Epstein’s non-prosecution deal, is now challenging the Department of Justice’s deferred prosecution agreement with Boeing related to the 737 MAX crashes that claimed 346 lives. Cassell argues that the families of the victims were not consulted as required by law and that the deal was negotiated without proper transparency. Victims’ advocates are pushing for public disclosure of communications between Boeing and prosecutors and objecting to the potential dismissal of the criminal case against the company.