"Boeing Whistleblower's Mysterious Death Amid Depositions"
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett was found dead in his truck at a hotel in Charleston, South Carolina after a break in depositions in a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit. Barnett, who had been with Boeing for almost three decades, had been speaking out about production issues and alleged pressure to bypass procedures at Boeing's plant in Charleston. His lawyer reported that Barnett was found dead from an "alleged" self-inflicted gunshot, raising questions and concerns about the circumstances surrounding his death.