Boeing Whistleblower Dead At 45, Second To Die In 2 Months
On March 9th, 62-year-old John Barnett was found deceased. According to the Charleston County Coroner’s office, Barnett had died from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Before his death, he was involved in a lawsuit against his former employer, Boeing, over his being discharged in March of 2017. Barnett sought damages, including back pay, lost benefits, and emotional distress.