Petition Calls on DOJ to Investigate Recent Deaths of Boeing Whistleblowers

DOJ Investigation into Boeing Whistleblower Deaths

More than 25,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the recent deaths of two Boeing whistleblowers as the company remains under intense scrutiny.

Whistleblower Deaths

• John Barnett, a 32-year Boeing veteran, raised safety and quality control concerns and died by suicide in March.
• Joshua Dean, a former quality auditor at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems, passed away after contracting a bacterial infection.

Allegations and Retaliation

• Employees accused Boeing of silencing whistleblowers, with claims of retaliation and threats for reporting manufacturing defects.
• Enhanced scrutiny followed a midair incident involving a Boeing 737 Max 9, highlighting broader safety concerns.