So the subject matter of another of the several sub-threads takes a turn for resolution. Here is the statement issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, without any further elaboration or additional comment from this SLF/attorney....for now.
Boeing Charged with 737 Max Fraud Conspiracy and Agrees to Pay over $2.5 Billion | OPA | Department of Justice
Added: Ahem..... with a nod to the courtly custom of saying, "I pass the witness", as well as the assertion (evidentiary or not) that the document speaks for itself, I can say only that, this is one marvelously fine and outstanding piece of legal writing. Because it tells the story, across many issues and events, succinctly, yet with walloping punches that pummel the legal issues into....well, into a deferred prosecution outcome.
Nothing further.