A Texas federal judge, Reed O’Connor, is scrutinizing Boeing’s plea deal related to two fatal 737 MAX crashes, raising concerns over the U.S. Department of Justice’s diversity and inclusion policy included in the agreement. The deal, which requires Boeing to plead guilty to conspiring to defraud regulators, encountered opposition primarily from the families of the crash victims, who argue it lacks adequate accountability for those responsible. O’Connor, known for his conservative rulings, is set to evaluate the implications of this diversity policy in the context of the plea agreement, with some legal experts suggesting he might use this moment to express his views on broader cultural issues. Boeing, facing ongoing scrutiny, has yet to comment on the matter, as the court awaits additional arguments from the involved parties.
