Judge Nixes Boeing Plea Deal Because Parties Had Agreed NOT To Discriminate Against Black People

The plea deal between the DOJ and Boeing, which included a $230 million fine and an independent compliance monitor, faced rejection due to concerns over discrimination in monitor selection.

Judge Reed O'Connor, known for his controversial rulings, dismissed the Boeing plea deal by highlighting a seemingly trivial issue regarding discrimination surrounding the independent monitor's selection process.

Boeing's plea agreement, while establishing an independent compliance monitor, does not mandate compliance with the monitor's anti-fraud recommendations, potentially undermining accountability.

The independent monitor's selection process is governed by the Government, allowing Boeing some influence over the hiring, raising questions about the agreement's effectiveness.

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