The Boeing whistleblower’s attorneys say he did not seem suicidal earlier than he died — which is why they assume his demise is extremely suspicious … and are calling for solutions instantly.
Robert Turkewitz and Brian Knowles — who have been repping John Barnett in a retaliation lawsuit in opposition to Boeing, which was nicely underway — inform TMZ … Barnett was in the midst of depositions final week in his civil case, a course of they are saying was nearing an finish quickly.
We’re informed Barnett was in good spirits and really a lot so wanting ahead to placing this entire saga behind him, prepared to maneuver on. They add, “We didn’t see any indication he would take his own life. No one can believe it.”
They add, “We are all devastated. We need more information about what happened to John. The Charleston police need to investigate this fully and accurately and tell the public what they find out. No detail can be left unturned.”
The attorneys clarify that Barnett had filed go well with as a result of he felt Boeing had retaliated in opposition to him after he tried sounding the alarm on what he believed was them turning a blind eye to questions of safety … and alleged in his lawsuit they’d fostered a hostile work surroundings.
Like we mentioned … Barnett’s case appeared to be wrapping up — and amid studies Barnett took his personal life in the midst of all this, it is secure to say his authorized workforce is incredulous. Knowles was even quoted as calling the self-inflicted wound being attributed to his shopper “alleged.”
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As we reported … Barnett had been going round and talking very publicly concerning the points Boeing had been experiencing these days — even coming onto our personal present, “TMZ Live.”
He defined why he felt them getting the inexperienced gentle to hit the skies once more so quickly after the Alaska Airways incident was doubtful — claiming this was consistent with his personal expertise with Boeing as a top quality supervisor … a interval throughout which he alleged he noticed many lapses.
Within the aftermath of our chat with Barnett, Boeing planes have continued to expertise issues — together with one thing dramatic simply this week … with a flight from Australia to New Zealand starting to drop out of the sky after obvious huge gear failure.
