Core Points - The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a principle agreement with Boeing, allowing the company to avoid prosecution related to two 737 MAX crashes that resulted in 346 fatalities [1] - The agreement prevents Boeing from being labeled as a felony offender, which is a significant relief for the company but a disappointment for the families of the victims who sought legal action against the manufacturer [1] - Boeing has agreed to pay a total of $644 million, which includes a $244 million fine and an additional $445 million to a fund for the victims' families, to be distributed equally among the victims [1] - The Department of Justice is expected to submit a written agreement to Boeing by the end of next week [1]