Boeing Judge Seeks More Information Before Plea Deal Ruling

A Texas federal judge reviewing Boeing Co.’s plea deal with US prosecutors over two fatal crashes asked for more information to determine whether he should approve it, including how a diversity and inclusion pledge would impact the choice of an outside monitor.

US District Judge Reed O’Connor of Fort Worth asked for the information no later than Oct. 25, according to a court filing Tuesday. The judge heard arguments Friday for and against the deal, which is opposed by some families of the crash victims.

O’Connor noted that families of crash victims strongly oppose allowing the government, rather than ...