A U.S. judge has rejected Boeing's plea deal in a conspiracy case linked to fatal plane crashes. During a hearing on October 11, Boeing lawyer Ben Hatch defended the agreement, but it was ultimately dismissed. This legal development follows significant scrutiny of the company in the aftermath of two devastating crashes involving Boeing aircraft. In related news, Boeing is facing organizational changes as the company plans employee reductions in Florida, affecting workers in Orange and Brevard Counties. These layoffs are part of broader cost-cutting measures under the leadership of Boeing CEO and President Kelly Ortberg. The company continues to navigate challenges both legally and operationally.