US prosecutors have recommended that Boeing face criminal charges for violating a settlement related to the two fatal crashes of the 737 Max plane. The Department of Justice (DoJ) has until July 7 to decide whether to pursue criminal charges against the aircraft maker. Prosecutors on the case have advised the DoJ to take action, according to reports from Reuters and CBS News. This development could have significant implications for Boeing as it navigates the aftermath of the tragic 737 Max crashes.

Boeing is expected to avoid criminal prosecution for violating a settlement related to the 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019. The US justice department is reportedly planning to offer Boeing a deferred prosecution agreement. This agreement would involve the company installing a federal monitor to oversee safety improvements. This decision comes after Boeing faced scrutiny for failing to comply with the terms of a 2021 settlement.