Prior to his death, whistleblower John Barnett was testifying against Boeing over concerns about standards.

John Barnett had worked for Boeing for 32 years, until his retirement in 2017.

In the days before his death, he had been giving evidence in a whistleblower lawsuit against the company.

Boeing said it was saddened to hear of Mr Barnett’s passing. The Charleston County coroner confirmed his death to the BBC on Monday.

It said the 62-year-old had died from a “self-inflicted” wound on 9 March and police were investigating.

  • GroteStreet 🦘English
    10•8 months ago

    Or, short of that… If you’re whistleblowing on Boeing, you should go to Airbus and Lockheed and tell them, “it’s in your best interest that I stay breathing”.

    • @kerrypacker
      25•8 months ago

      It’s absolutely not. They don’t want whistleblowers.

    • @agitatedpotato
      14•8 months ago

      Do not underestimate the level of solidarity rich people will display against anyone who challenges them.