John Barnett

‘If anything happens, it’s not suicide’: Boeing whistleblower’s prediction before death

The tragic story of the Boeing whistleblower, John Barnett, has shaken many of us to our core. The circumstances surrounding his death, with his ominous prediction that “if anything happens, it’s not suicide,” raise disturbing questions about the state of whistleblower protection in our country. As someone who comes from a family with a history of whistleblowing, I understand the immense courage it takes to speak out against powerful corporations and individuals.

My own father faced the wrath of a corporate giant after exposing insider trading by the CEO. The fallout was brutal, with my father being fired, dragged through the mud, and ultimately reinstated in a position where he was marginalized and ultimately forced to leave.… Continue reading

Boeing whistleblower found dead in US

Boeing whistleblower found dead in the US is a headline that is sending shockwaves throughout the world. The story of John Barnett, a quality manager turned whistleblower, ending his life in a hotel parking lot with a gunshot wound days before a legal meeting against Boeing is one that raises eyebrows and questions.

It is hard to fathom the circumstances surrounding Mr. Barnett’s death. The timing seems too perfect, too convenient for Boeing, a company already under scrutiny for various safety issues related to their aircraft. To think that someone would take their own life just as they were on the brink of potentially receiving justice is a bitter pill to swallow.… Continue reading