Lawyer Claims Boeing Will Get Lenient Plea Deal Over 737 Max Crashes

A lawyer representing the families of victims from the 737 Max crashes has criticized an anticipated plea deal for Boeing, calling it a "sweetheart" arrangement. The crashes, which occurred in Indonesia in October 2018 and Ethiopia in March 2019, killed 346 people and led to a global grounding of the aircraft. 

The lawyer argues that the proposed deal is too lenient, suggesting it fails to hold Boeing adequately accountable for the design flaws and safety oversights that contributed to the tragedies.

The plea deal, as reported, would involve Boeing admitting to some level of wrongdoing but avoiding harsher penalties such as significant fines or criminal charges against executives. 

The lawyer contends that this outcome would be a miscarriage of justice for the victims' families, who have been seeking full accountability and meaningful consequences for the company.

Critics of the deal argue that Boeing's actions not only cost lives but also eroded public trust in aviation safety. They believe that a more stringent penalty is necessary to ensure that such negligence is not repeated in the future. 

The case has also sparked broader discussions about the regulatory oversight of aviation manufacturers and the influence of corporate interests on safety standards.