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Boeing plea deal in 737 MAX fatal crashes rejected by judge

A federal judge on Thursday rejected Boeing's agreement to plead guilty to fraud charges in the wake of two 737 MAX crashes, citing flaws in the agreement's diversity and inclusion provisions. Boeing had no immediate comment. A spokeswoman said the Justice Department, which brokered the plea deal with Boeing, is reviewing the opinion. Options for […]

Judge rejects Boeing plea deal in 737 Max crashes

federal judge on thursday rejected a proposed plea deal That would allow Boeing to plead guilty and pay fines for the two 737 Max crashes, sending the airline giant back into uncertain legal territory. Judge Reed O'Connor of the Northern District of Texas specifically rejected a provision in the proposed agreement that would require the […]

Military Judge Breathes New Life Into Plea Deals For 9/11 Terrorists At Gitmo

A military judge ruled Wednesday that extended plea deals for three Sept. 11 terrorist defendants held at Guantanamo Bay are valid, renewing their chances of avoiding the death penalty. The New York Times reported. In late July, the Pentagon (Department of Defense) announced that Susan Escalier, the convening authority for military commissions, had identified three […]

Military judge affirms validity of 9/11 terrorist plea bargains, contradicting Pentagon

A military judge has again tabled a controversial plea deal involving 9/11 terrorist Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants, following Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin's order earlier this year. It's contrary. Anonymous officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the decision to reinstate the agreement was made by an Air Force colonel and […]