"For failing to fulfill completely the terms of and obligations under the DPA, Boeing is subject to prosecution by the United States for any federal criminal violation," Justice Department officials wrote in the letter. The letter argued that investigators are no longer bound by the 2021 agreement and are "not limited" in their probe into the aircraft manufacturing giant. Last month, families of some of the 737 Max crash victims met with Justice Department officials for an update on the case against Boeing. Robert A. Clifford, another attorney representing family members of victims of one of the 737 crashes, said in a statement, "This is a way for Boeing to be held criminally responsible in court. The Justice Department declined to comment further when reached by CBS News.

Source: Ethiopian News May 15, 2024 00:12 UTC