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Judge upends Boeing-DOJ legal saga and orders 737 Max trial for June

A federal judge in Texas has rejected a plea agreement between Boeing and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) related to the 737 Max crashes, criticizing it as inadequate and not serving the interests of justice. This decision has significant implications for Boeing, potentially exposing the company to criminal prosecution. The plea deal, which was set to resolve a fraud conspiracy charge stemming from the crashes that killed 346 people, was deemed too lenient by Judge Reed O'Connor. The rejection means that Boeing could face a more severe legal battle, with the possibility of a trial and harsher penalties. This development comes at a time when Boeing is already under scrutiny for its safety practices and corporate governance, further complicating its efforts to move past the 737 Max crisis.

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