U.S., May 16 -- This morning, many family members who lost 346 loved ones in two Boeing crashes of 737 MAX8 planes six years ago expressed disgust and shock via the internet, with U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division lawyers expressing their intent to drop all criminal charges against Boeing. This happened after US President Trump secured a record purchase from Qatar Airways of Boeing jets.

During the morning meeting, the family members learned for the first time that the Department intends to back down from any criminal prosecution against the giant aircraft manufacturer for what has been called "the deadliest crime in U.S history." Instead, the Department is considering dismissing the case. Family members expressed outrage at t...