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DOJ to meet with families of Boeing victims as decision closes on if company violated prosecution deal

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached out to the families of victims from two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes, inviting them to a meeting on May 31 as the department evaluates whether Boeing violated a deferred prosecution agreement stemming from the crashes. The letter, sent by the DOJ’s fraud section and obtained by ABC News, will update the families on the department's decision regarding the deal, which allowed Boeing to avoid criminal prosecution by committing to cooperation, transparency, and adherence to legal standards. If the DOJ determines that Boeing breached the agreement, it could lead to a historic criminal prosecution with significant industry-wide impacts. The department has faced criticism for its lack of transparency with the families throughout the investigation. The meeting will include a seven-hour session where attorneys will present the DOJ’s decision and discuss potential next steps, as well as listen to the families' input and views.