DOJ Defends Diversity Pledge in Proposed Boeing Crash Plea Deal

The US Justice Department defended its pledge to consider diversity and inclusion when selecting an independent monitor as part of its proposed plea agreement with Boeing Co. over two fatal crashes, after the judge overseeing the case sought additional information about the issue.

The DOJ said the language — which says the selection of a monitor “shall be made in keeping with the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion” — codifies longstanding practice at the agency.

“This new language reflected not a change in policy, but rather a principle that has always governed the process: that selection of a monitor ...