 The aerospace giant would also be put on probation and subject to an independent compliance monitor for three years. Boeing and the Justice Department reached a similar agreement in 2021, but federal prosecutors say Boeing failed to hold up its end. Family members of the crash victims had been pushing for stiffer fines and more penalties. Their lawyers are already criticizing what they call another sweetheart deal for Boeing and say they will try to block it in court. Joel Rose reporting. It's NPR.