Tag #Deferred Prosecution

Why did Judge O'Connor reject Boeing's plea agreement, and what are the immediate implications for both Boeing and the Justice Department?

In a highly unusual turn of events, Judge Reed O'Connor rejected a plea agreement between Boeing and the Justice Department. The agreement would have seen Boeing plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the FAA and pay a $487 million fine. This rejection is noteworthy because plea agreements resolve 98% of federal criminal cases.