The Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has been dismissed by a judge, effectively ending the last remaining criminal prosecution against the former president. The dismissal followed the removal of the initial prosecutor due to a conflict of interest, with Peter Skandalakis taking over the case and citing the interests of justice and judicial finality as reasons for discontinuing the charges. This decision also applies to remaining co-defendants, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows. The dismissal concludes the last of four criminal cases against Trump, leaving only one conviction remaining.
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A federal judge in Texas has granted the government’s request to dismiss the criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing related to the 737 Max crashes, which resulted in 346 fatalities. As part of the agreement, Boeing will pay an additional $1.1 billion in fines and compensation. This resolution comes despite the judge’s statement that the deal “fails to secure the necessary accountability to ensure the safety of the flying public.” The Justice Department maintains the resolution is the most just outcome, though some of the victims’ families plan to appeal the decision.
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A U.S. judge approved the Justice Department’s request to dismiss the criminal case against Boeing related to the 737 MAX crashes, which resulted in 346 fatalities, including 18 Canadians. Though the judge disagreed, he stated he lacked the authority to reject the decision, criticizing the agreement for failing to ensure accountability and the safety of the public. Boeing has committed to honoring its obligations, but the judge’s assessment pointed to a concerning lack of sufficient accountability in the deal, despite the government’s argument that Boeing’s improvements and FAA oversight were adequate. Boeing’s pre-trial settlements and the ongoing lawsuits, including the damages assessment related to the death of passenger Shikha Garg, highlight the complex legal aftermath of these tragic events.
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John Q. Hosedrinker