WASHINGTON/SEATTLE, March 18 - Federal prosecutors are scrutinizing the development of Boeing Co's 737 MAX jetliners which have been involved in two fatal crashes since October, a person briefed on the matter confirmed late Monday.
The U.S. Justice Department is looking at the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) oversight of Boeing, the person said.
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