
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's lawyers blame suicide on company as note revealed
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Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's expletive-laden suicide note had some harsh words for the former employer he was suing at the time of his suicide.
"Mr. Barnett’s last words make clear that while Boeing may not have pulled the trigger, the company is responsible for his death," Barnett's lawyers, Robert Turkewitz and Brian Knowles, said in a joint statement Tuesday. "Mr. Barnett's family wishes to thank the Coroner, the responders and all those who have reached out with kind words and support. It is hoped that John’s legacy will be his brave and courageous efforts to get Boeing to change its culture of concealment to one that places quality and safety first."
Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O'Neal determined that Barnett had died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head after police found his body inside his locked car next to a suicide note and the pistol in his hand. The coroner's report was made public Friday.