Prior to his death, whistleblower John Barnett was testifying against Boeing over concerns about standards.

John Barnett had worked for Boeing for 32 years, until his retirement in 2017.

In the days before his death, he had been giving evidence in a whistleblower lawsuit against the company.

Boeing said it was saddened to hear of Mr Barnett’s passing. The Charleston County coroner confirmed his death to the BBC on Monday.

It said the 62-year-old had died from a “self-inflicted” wound on 9 March and police were investigating.

  • fosho@lemmy.caEnglish
    11·
    8 months ago

    it’s not libelous to discuss the elephant in the room. you did not explain anything. you just disregarded the question with your assumption.

    • FiniteBanjo@lemmy.today
      11·
      8 months ago

      If you say a person or entity with a public image did something really bad that they haven’t been strictly proven to have done, with exceptions for things such as parody, then that is defamation. So, yes, it can be libelous to talk about the fucking elephant.

      • fosho@lemmy.caEnglish
        1·
        8 months ago

        wowdaft. it couldn’t be more clear that the suggestion is discussing the suspicious nature WITHOUT making direct accusations.

          • fosho@lemmy.caEnglish
            11·
            8 months ago

            heh, the subtle suggestion that one shouldn’t have a life away from here is embarrassing.

            • FiniteBanjo@lemmy.today
              11·
              8 months ago

              Oh goodness, imagine being so depressingly homely as to spend 30s checking an inbox more than once a week. Can you imagine?

              • fosho@lemmy.caEnglish
                11·
                8 months ago

                what are you even talking about? you’ve lost the plot.