US Judge Dismisses Boeing Criminal Charges in $1.1 Billion Settlement Over Fatal 737 MAX Crashes

Nov 07, 2025 12:20 am CST

A US judge has dismissed criminal charges against Boeing related to two fatal 737 MAX 8 crashes that killed 346 people, following a $1.1 billion settlement agreement with the Department of Justice. The deal resolves the case without requiring Boeing to plead guilty to fraud charges, while the company continues to face criticism from victims' families regarding accountability for the aircraft's safety failures.