Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett Found Dead

John Barnett, a long-time Boeing employee, died on Saturday from an apparent self-inflicted wound, according to coroners in South Carolina. The exact circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation by the Charleston police department. Barnett retired from Boeing in 2017 after nearly three decades of service. At the time of his retirement, he had been giving evidence in a whistleblower lawsuit against the company, claiming there were serious issues with Boeing's safety standards. The number of years Barnett spent at Boeing and the specific nature of his role on the factory floor before his retirement vary slightly between reports.