Judge Rejects Boeing's Plea Deal in 737 MAX Crash Case
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A federal judge has rejected a plea deal between Boeing and the US government, which involved Boeing pleading guilty to deceiving the FAA before two fatal 737 Max crashes. The judge criticized the selection process for an independent monitor and the limited court involvement in the agreement. The plea deal included a $487 million fine, which families of the crash victims argued was insufficient. The rejection is seen as a victory for the victims' families, potentially leading to a renegotiation of the deal to better reflect the severity of the crashes.
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