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Federal Judge Rejects 'Sweetheart' Boeing Plea Deal over DEI Provision


Published on 2024-12-05 21:00:51 - MSN
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  • Judge Reed O'Connor cited concerns with a 2021 Biden administration order that would seemingly 'encourage consideration of race in hiring' at federal agencies.

A federal judge in Texas has rejected a plea deal between Boeing and the Department of Justice (DOJ) concerning the 737 Max crashes, primarily due to a provision that would have allowed Boeing to bypass a court-ordered monitor by implementing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program. Judge Reed O'Connor criticized the deal for potentially prioritizing DEI over safety and accountability, arguing that it did not adequately address the need for an independent monitor to ensure Boeing's compliance with safety regulations. The judge's decision highlights concerns about the influence of DEI initiatives on corporate governance and legal accountability, suggesting that such programs might not be the best approach to ensure safety and justice in corporate misconduct cases.

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