Another Boeing whistleblower’s death sparks suspicion.
Months after the tragic death of John Barnett, another Boeing whistleblower, Joshua Dean, has met a grim fate.
But the plot thickens. Dean, like Barnett before him, was embroiled in legal battles against Boeing for alleged retaliation.
Involvement in Boeing lawsuit.
Barnett, 62, was set to testify against Boeing in a lawsuit.
Barnett had a lengthy career at Boeing serving the company for over three decades.
Mr. Barnett had worked as a quality manager at Boeing’s North Charleston plant, where the 787 Dreamliner was manufactured.
He criticized the rushed production of Dreamliner jets.
He also uncovered problems with oxygen systems, suggesting that one in four breathing masks might not work in an emergency.
Circumstances surrounding death exposed!
His legal team had been in touch with him before his death.
Barnett’s co-counsel attempted to reach him to no avail.
Concern grew when calls to his phone went unanswered.
His body was discovered after hotel staff were asked to check on him.
His body was discovered in a South Carolina hotel parking lot.
Barnett had testified against Boeing just days before.
His attorney, Brian Knowles, expressed doubts about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Knowles called the gunshot wound “alleged.”
The details of his death raise questions.
Boeing issued a statement expressing sadness over Barnett’s passing.
Boeing’s planes have encountered multiple issues.
An incident in January added to Boeing’s troubles as the FAA discovered quality control issues during an audit.
The FAA’s findings revealed troubling manufacturing practices.
In the aftermath of these findings, Boeing vowed to address the identified issues and said that a comprehensive plan of action is in the works.
The door panel blow-out incident remains under scrutiny.
Subsequently, the Justice Department has launched a criminal probe into Boeing.
The investigation into Barnett’s death adds another layer to the controversy.
Whistleblower Joshua Dean dies after John Barnett.
Now, the death of another whistleblower has occured.
Dean, a former quality auditor at Spirit AeroSystems, passed away on Tuesday morning, plunging the whistleblowing community into mourning once again.
His sudden decline, marked by blackened hands and feet, has sparked speculation about the circumstances surrounding his demise.
His journey as a whistleblower began in 2022 when he raised concerns about alleged improper drilling practices at Spirit AeroSystems, a key Boeing supplier.
Despite his efforts to alert management, the issues persisted, leading to his termination less than a year later.
Connection between whistleblower deaths revealed!
Brian Knowles, an attorney representing both Barnett and Dean, refuses to dismiss the possibility of a connection between the two deaths.
While refraining from speculation, Knowles demands a thorough investigation into the matter, underscoring the need for transparency and accountability.
The timing of these deaths, coupled with their involvement in litigation against Boeing, raises troubling questions about corporate accountability and whistleblower protection.
As the investigation unfolds, the whistleblowing community mourns the loss of another brave soul.
Joshua Dean’s untimely death serves as a stark reminder of the risks whistleblowers face in their pursuit of justice and accountability.
Rest in peace, Joshua Dean. Your courage will not be forgotten.