'The Boeing Curse': US prosecutors meet Boeing, crash victims as decision looms
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US prosecutors have a tough task ahead of the July 7 deadline. That is to gauge the impact of Boeing's safety lapses beyond physical damage. The emotions of the relatives of the crash victims and the plea made to the justice department have complicated the situation for Boeing, who was possibly expecting an 'easy way out'.
Clariss Moore, mother of victim Danielle Moore, gave an emotional statement during CEO David Calhoun's senate hearing, where Calhoun apologised to the crash victims.
She said, 'That safety. That number one priority of Boeing, of their CEOs, of their management, of their engineers doesn't mean anything when 346 people died. We are here today and driving here, it doesn't matter how far, because all I could think is the six minutes and four seconds, of my daughter on that Boeing 37 Max. Did she cry for me? Did she know that would be her last breath? Did someone hold her hands? So Calhoun (Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun), Boeing, CEO, management, did you hear my daughter cry? I want them to answer and give us all the transparency and I want them to be held accountable for murdering 346 lives.''
Still, Boeing is in talks with the department to orchestrate a compromise. Prosecutors are urging for a criminal prosecution, which could be detrimental for the planemaker, already struggling with its Starliner stranded in space. The plethora of safety issues has already dented Boeing's image. A criminal charge can take away their military and government contracts, which would be the final nail in the coffin for Boeing.
The Justice Department is contemplating multiple options. While a criminal prosecution would be the ideal option according to prosecutors and victims' relatives, this could also shake up supply in the global aviation industry. This is because Boeing is a major manufacturer of commercial and military aircrafts and even spacecrafts.
A potential resolution involves setting up an independent committee to follow up on Boeing's safety regulations. Meanwhile, prosecutors are looking at regular safety reports over a three-year period to ensure prolonged safety.
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