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Senators Push For Criminal Accountability For Boeing Executives

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Washington. U.S. senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have asked the Depa

Two U.S. senators have urged the Department of Justice to hold Boeing executives accountable for safety issues affecting the company's airplanes. The senators emphasized the need for criminal prosecution of individuals responsible for promoting a culture at Boeing that disregards passenger safety.

The senators' letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland highlighted concerns over past failed efforts to effect change at Boeing due to the lack of criminal prosecution of executives. Boeing declined to comment on the matter.

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