University of Utah law professor terms proposed Boeing deal ‘outrageous’ for victims’ families

The Justice Department plans to allow Boeing to avoid a criminal trial if it agrees to plead guilty to a fraud charge stemming from two fatal crashes of its 737 Max more than five years ago, according to two lawyers for families of the crash victims. Federal officials shared details of the offer on a call with the families Sunday afternoon before bringing the deal to Boeing, according to the lawyers, Paul G. Cassell and Mark Lindquist. The terms include a nearly $244 million fine, a new investment in safety...