Federal prosecutors are expected to recommend criminal charges against Boeing, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Justice Department must decide by July 7 whether to prosecute Boeing for violating a 2021 agreement that shielded the company from criminal charges related to two fatal crashes involving its 737 MAX jet. Under the agreement, Boeing agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle the investigation and overhaul its compliance practices. However, federal officials determined in May that Boeing had violated the agreement. The two sides are currently holding discussions over a potential resolution, and there is no guarantee that charges will be brought. The potential charges could extend beyond the original fraud conspiracy charge, and a possible solution could involve the appointment of a third-party monitor or financial penalties. Boeing hopes to avoid a guilty plea, as the company believes it could be too damaging to its contracts with the federal government.

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