Group 1 - A federal judge in Texas will hold a hearing on August 28 regarding a criminal settlement agreement between the Department of Justice and Boeing, which could prevent the company from being prosecuted for two 737 MAX crashes, despite strong opposition from victims' families [1][2] - Boeing has already pleaded guilty to a criminal fraud charge, admitting to misleading U.S. regulators about critical flight control system issues in the 737 MAX, in exchange for a three-year suspension of independent oversight by the DOJ [1][2] - The judge emphasized that he will hear arguments on whether dismissing the charges is reasonable, having previously labeled Boeing's actions as "the deadliest corporate crime in U.S. history" [1] Group 2 - Boeing will pay a total of $1.1 billion in settlement, which includes $243.6 million in new fines, $444.5 million to a victims' fund, and the remaining funds allocated for enhancing compliance and safety systems [2] - The DOJ noted that most families have received "billions of dollars" in compensation through civil lawsuits, although specific amounts for each victim's family have not been disclosed [2] - The legal battle reflects a complex balance between corporate responsibility, judicial oversight, and victims' rights, with the outcome of the hearing potentially serving as a significant indicator for global aviation safety regulation [2]