Boeing quality manager John Barnett, 62, has been found dead. Barnett had worked at Boeing for 32 years before leaving the company in 2017.
He was in the middle of questioning in a whistleblower trial in Charleston related to the production of the 787 Dreamliner. Boeing has been struggling with a crisis over its safety and quality standards for a long time, which has since gained momentum.. Boeing: "We are saddened by the passing of Mr. Barnett and our thoughts are with his family and friends"