Boeing subcontractor whistleblower: ‘They wanted me to lie’ | Morning in America

A former production inspector for Boeing subcontractor Spirit AeroSystems says he witnessed hundreds of defects on the line he oversaw inspecting, and says he was silenced.
“It was everywhere,” Santiago Paredes told NewsNation’s “Morning in America.” “Fasteners, missing parts, bad parts, dents in the skin … foreign object debris,” he said.
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[@robertgeczi]

Protect this man at all costs.

[@comeagyn]

Literally!

[@dialac1]

It’s too late

[@B1acKBMWW]

Yup he already probably has a drink with some in it that won't activate until next week. Government is weird like that

[@plorks445]

Stop snitchin.

[@gavinhaynes5632]

How are you going to protect him?

[@BattyMama7172]

Corporate greed is absolutely ruining this country.

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

There is no corporate greed. A corporation is a charter of limited liability, a piece of paper. There are people making decisions that kill. Those people need to be held accountable. Calling this corporate greed just extends that limited liability to cover their criminal actions.

[@Moonchilling]

FJB

[@Heyim18bro]

It's almost as if capitalism is a doomed system

[@BBStyles777]

Ruining the world. They have completely squeezed out small business, which supports the backbone of this country, the Middle class. Global elitists.

[@BBStyles777]

@@Heyim18bro no, corporatism and 'public-private partnerships' are the problem.

[@yolandahebert2350]

These men who stepped up are heroes. He's smart to go on television and let the public know before trying to bring them to court. 🙏

[@bclr5964]

This dude’s about to get 86d by Boeing.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

​@@bclr5964 yup, he's needs asylum and protection by Airbus

[@truecrime98]

Ya but so did the other whistle blower and they killed him

[@craigbeatty8565]

None of the whistleblowers allegations have been proved. If proven not to be true they should be charged.

[@smallasiancommunist3306]

We the people need to arm ourselves and defend every corporate whistle blower we can. All the big corporations own our government officials so of course the government won’t be protecting them.

[@rockyjay55]

You better hire body guards.Thanks for being brave.

[@untouchable360x]

Body guards will "fall asleep" and security cameras will "malfunction."

[@CosmicHarmony58]

@@untouchable360x than u hire bodyguards for those bodyguards...and again

[@Ad-Lo]

A better bet would be to leave the country.

[@dialac1]

They will pay the bodyguards to carry it out

[@plorks445]

He should own three large dogs. Best security ever.

[@bruceradford8284]

Whistleblowers have a high suicide rate in America!

[@patriciabouchard5296]

In Russia too.

[@Misty-gc6bq]

And mysterious illness.

[@bradleyswaney6100]

💯

[@bobbobbo5278]

So sad 😔 he shot himself twice in the back of his head then set his house on fire

[@bruceradford8284]

@@bobbobbo5278 if I’m a whistleblower I want a ranger squad for protection!

[@caseygottschalk591]

This had to have been a tough decision for you and your family! Thank you for your bravery!

[@codyclace9285]

Thank you sir for your risk.

[@rlbrown1009]

Thankyou for your courage in exposing their complete lack of integrity.

[@cynthiafain1612]

He has a lot of courage to speak the truth about these unethical companies that risk passenger's lives with lack of integrity in their manufacturing systems.

[@PitHead-dh9qo]

I never fly

[@plorks445]

Boeing is literally the Military-industrial complex. Ain't nothing going to change.

[@smallasiancommunist3306]

We the people need to arm ourselves and defend every corporate whistle blower we can. All the big corporations own our government officials so of course the government won’t be protecting them.

[@MartintheTinman]

None of our lives matter. Two tiered society. We're not in the top tier

[@annierobo3414]

What a brave soul 😱

[@nancychace8619]

Thank you to Mr. Paredes for stepping up. If enough employees would get together to corroborate that would def. help take care of the problem. Mr. Paredes has potentially saved many lives.

[@katvazquez1]

Please don’t allow this man to be killed.

[@muhammaduddin9268]

Are you sure?

[@jennyyates329]

Prayers for his safty

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Don't pray, he needs actual protection that will work.

[@nn.roberts]

Do you really pray, or is it just something you write here...?

[@Ad-Lo]

*safety

[@jennyyates329]

@@nn.roberts yes I prayer because I believe that God is always listening

[@jennyyates329]

@@nn.roberts yes I prayer because I believe that God is always listening

[@natepeace1737]

They’re whacking whistleblowers, these guys should be protected.

[@magician_aleks2726]

Just like the 60s mobs

[@mlissgay5054]

"If its Boeing im Not going"❤️

[@angelag9172]

Thank you for standing up and speaking out for your fellow humans Santiago 🙏🏻🕊

[@JA-mq9ti]

Focus on speed and profit, forget safety and quality! Gotta love the corruption

[@sebebalios1906]

The courage from this guy to come out against Boeing is humbling knowing they already Assassinated the last two whistleblowers! Paredes is a hero and needs to be protected and kept safe, his life is now in jeopardy!

[@TiffanyMcDaniel33]

*three men have been killed for this. 😔

[@smallasiancommunist3306]

We the people need to arm ourselves and defend every corporate whistle blower we can. All the big corporations own our government officials so of course the government won’t be protecting them.

[@thatslife208]

Bless this man and his integrity and honesty and courage.

[@luziosalles324]

If the plane is Boeing I won't travel...

[@vulcan4d]

Politicians will take you out, so will large companies.

[@bobbywalter7696]

RIP Santiago. Thank you for risking your life for to help hold these people accountable.

[@MichaelJones-yx4zv]

⚰️😭 RIP

[@ErikPT]

In a few months he should watch himself. Seriously!

[@veganpotterthevegan]

​@@ErikPT you think he'll last that long?

[@NateOfficial]

@@ErikPT They already hired the hitman

[@MsLady9991]

Sending protective energy to this gent!!!

[@stormriderkaos]

A responsible person! Kudos to him.

[@garylefevers]

This brave soul as well as others like him are in my prayers. I pray they are unharmed by Boeing. And remain safe. Whistleblowers should receive special protection.

[@DrThoritah]

Next week’s headline: “Boeing Whistleblower Mysteriously Falls Down the Stairs and Dies”

[@willswalkingwest7267]

This new whistle-blower must not want to live. Wonder how this one will be silenced.

[@Saiyajin47621]

This third one might be a trap to apprehend the killer of the first 2 whistleblowers

[@MichaelJones-yx4zv]

Exactly my thought... Do he not know what happened to the last two

[@kalanikauo4450]

Yeah, he could be working working closely with the feds. Sadly, the people who own Boeing are black rock, vanguard and freinds. They own everything. Even the government. I wouldn't be surprised if they knew it was a trap.

[@shirleyontiveros612]

He better watch his back for him coming out. He has guts.

[@BajatheChickenMan]

I hope this guy is careful and doesnt drive a modern car they can hack.

[@danburnette7674]

Prayers and hope that the Whistleblowers who have stepped forward have zero harm come to them. The Aviation and airline industry have some of the most evil people in Leadership. A Raw Sewage treatment plant and cesspool. I worked for the airline with Hearts based in a large TX city and along with Boeing they are capable of silencing anybody. These are RICO crimes.

[@shannon222ish]

Thank you to the brave heroes who had to put their livelihoods & lives on the line to protect the public. Any company should be grateful they have employees intelligent enough to catch & report these things prior to major catastrophic failures.

[@societynewsnetwork5973]

With ai technology, i would have changed my voice and my video image to look like a GTA NPC 🤣

[@jocundswayleggiechevez.5039]

So let's put this man's life in more danger, for likes, clicks and views🤦‍♀️

[@jjcooney9758]

Can anyone in the government do anything? I mean where are all the taxes going!!!!? Who is running this country?

[@Z8Q8]

Big corporations and the MIC.

[@Atmxx1002]

Can’t forget about overseas war

[@smrk2452]

They are protecting Boeing

[@hellojams]

The FAA is in bed with Boeing, so no. Our taxes are going straight into the pockets of our beloved politicians.

[@brokejohnnylive1530]

God bless you for being honest. Everyone we have to take care of him. Not a third victim!!

[@hermenutic]

Stop and think about what this means regarding Boeing's care for public safety. Did you do that?

[@SIX6SIXer]

You're certainly a brave man and the public thanks you immensely... Cuida tus seis, mi hermano.

[@mr.matiss]

We need more ppl like him. What a brave man. Thank you for speaking out. 🙌

[@doubledigital_]

oh this guy is toast..

[@honeykenzie0762]

Wonder how this guy will end up dead? Screw being a whistle blower on Boeing. That's a death sentence

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

But that's just it. If humans DON'T stand up for what is right for humanity, it guarantees that those who do *not* care will continue to sacrifice others for fancy cars, big money, lavish houses, and wild parties. It's embarrassing. Humanity only has so many hours remaining. And that's if they work TOGETHER.

[@honeykenzie0762]

@@Novastar.SaberCombat I'm just saying Boeing clearly has a hit list

[@jocundswayleggiechevez.5039]

​@@Novastar.SaberCombat You first🤦‍♀️

[@Misty-gc6bq]

It's also a potential death sentence for many who book flights. Fly at your own risk I guess.

[@Bravetrain13]

@@Novastar.SaberCombateasy for you to type about mAkIng A sTaNd and this guy sacrificing himself for humanity behind your keyboard while you do nothing

[@jadesea562]

Hell yea dude!!! Bravo to this man!!! 🤘🤘

[@sharonbrown2468]

God bless and protect him from Boeing!

[@samuelsumbo7693]

As an engineer myself, I'm aerophobic becuase of my knowledge of the number of moving parts and lack of trust of human to do their maintenance job well at all time. I can't imagine being an employee of boeing and knowing this things, I will be shitting on my self to fly.

[@micahwolf1983]

if anything happens to this guy we need to shut them down

[@georgehilario3544]

So what nothingyall wil. Do 😂😂

[@amistenson2535]

Very high mortality rate… Spirit is a budget airline, where do you think they’ll make the cuts to keep their profits at a level they’re comfortable with? Don’t fly Spirit! I think I’d open the interview with “I am not suicidal and I do not have any health issues, mentally or physically.”

[@joeldelarosa4351]

Spirit Airlines only uses airbus not boeing. The "spirit" company being discussed in this video is a "subcontractor" being used by boeing. The "spirit" company being subcontracted out is probably used to avoid oversight & to pay employees less.

[@amistenson2535]

@@joeldelarosa4351Airbus uses Spirit too! Just manufactures different parts for Boeing. I’m sure the #2 company uses the same tactics as Boeing.

[@Seawithinyou]

How shocking to hear this Prayers for this guy to get protection 🙏🏼

[@CaneBTC]

Accidental defenestration incoming...

[@blkcoupequattro]

I was once told by an attorney in his exact words "has anyone died as result of your safety concerns being dismissed or gone unaddressed by management, if not then I cannot help you with your case" so chalk it up as just an FYI while we fire you from your job, or make things uncomfortable while your still working here, also known as a toxic, and destructive work environment. It's unfortunate that a loss of life is more or less business decision not to address the problem, because it's basically just considered "the cost of doing business these days" with no ethics none....! As the Subcontractor in Kansas, Kansas has pretty low labor law standards, and worker protections, as most southern states, with exception of UT, IN, WY. To stop the bleeding Boeing has officially put in a bid to buy Spirit AeroSystems. That said if it can be proven that officials at Boeing were aware of the quality issues, can looked away they can also be held criminally liable, but lets just act like the two companies don't speak about issues back at the factory!

[@mequavis]

boy, the whole unalive by cop thing, just go work for boeing and whistleblow... ffs

[@DaveBudness]

you wont see this guy around in the next few weeks

[@steamupdad]

Surprised he's still alive to keep "squealing" the TRUTH about all this. Prayers to ya brother.

[@irvine112]

coincidentally i just heard a few days ago a boeing overshooting a runway 😓

[@REDOS1988]

Thank you to all the brave souls coming forward despite these mysterious deaths.

[@marypscreationsandmoreprog4316]

God protect him from the evil ones!!!

[@mgtowski395]

Stay safe, dude.

[@clos3078]

Just did a parlay with this man not making it past next week.

[@BabsCote]

I just LOVE truth tellers 🙌

[@miguelgarcia4404]

He's scare 😢

[@patriciabouchard5296]

I’d be too.

[@LadyGodivaish]

Respect for Mr. Paredes ❤

[@vince5209]

Remember this man was not suicidal

[@ellevee5345]

This guy needs to go into witness protection

[@oldsoul3733]

Human safety and integrity come second to profit

[@cameltoejhonsonbro92]

Santiago my brothers we must protect this man at all costs

[@SportsSteadyTv]

i hope he has security

[@dunnagan5]

He better have 24/7 security and food tasters!

[@JCarpenter-dm1xg]

Homie better go into protective custody asap

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

I hope they have some good life insurance.

[@allisonobrien2106]

Better record a video saying you aren’t suicidal and have no health issues

[@enderton1]

Goodbye Santiago

[@F8Tributo]

"Hey, big mouth, ya know, you cud have an accident crossing da street! Dese tings been known ta happen! Ain't that right, Tony?" "Boeing? I'm not going!"

[@tedbomba6631]

Santiago, I have an amazing level of respect for you personally and for others like you who protect our lives every time you find a defect or flaw in a hugely complex machine that defies the laws of gravity. I only hope that, if I were in your situation, I could be certain that I would act as honorably as you are at this moment..

[@michaelcohen4545]

So long Santiago, it was nice meeting you.

[@travisk4215]

This guy must be confident in his self-defense skills....

[@JJs_playground]

I can't believe the FAA allowed Boeing to self-certify.

[@jacquesjtheripper5922]

Courageous guy after 2 whistleblowers gone..

[@juliamaxwellmarin]

Thank you.

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

Brave person! 😮❤

[@Lee-mx5li]

My God, PEOPLE FLY ON THESE JETS!!, WILL DIE HORRIFIC, SCARED TO DEATH LAST MOMENTS!! Dispicable

[@biiigsportsguy6148]

RIP dude

[@Dan-fh1kh]

Boeing is the best company ever created and if it wasnt for Boeing non of you would be flying anywhere

[@mikestrohlein4187]

Whistleblowers might think about getting life insurance.

[@Rozebunny14]

Dun Dun Dun , another one bites the dust That’s really sad, that this pops into my head every time I see whistleblower for this company. It’s sickening to hear such negligence.

[@edgarortiz1343]

This guy ain't lying I worked for boieng in Long Beach Cali

[@kevinbrady8420]

What I can’t quite get my head around is how a huge corporation like this thought they wouldn’t get found out…it takes just 1 accident to get caught.

[@lillegitimate]

"Another one gone, another one gone, another one bites the dust..."

[@wendymorgan6651]

Good on ya mate I’m not riding in any of there shitboxes anymore

[@Starfish2145]

I hope he has a good bodyguard

[@andrewoneil9876]

One the the US’s biggest military contractors people! What’s happening is not surprising at all and this man should get as much press as he can so he has a better chance at survival 😢

[@bryank4279]

If you find yourself at work in a similar situation, speak up like these brave whistleblowers do. You don't want the weight of questioning whether or not you could have prevented a tragedy(s) resting on your conscious, it's destructive. I know.

[@johnguerrero9661]

I think this dude is covering his ass, as an inspector he failed at his job and if his signature is on defective part as passed... he could should be held partially liable.

[@516Mel]

So then what caused the death of the other 2 whistleblowers? Just a coincidence? Lol

[@Anirossa]

GET HIM IN WITNESS PROTECTION NOW. This man needs a military unit protecting him 24/7 ASAP.

[@jimmykelly2809]

How’s the stock doing?

[@jamesreynolds7086]

This guy may be in trouble.

[@muhammaduddin9268]

Good.

[@COOLOCKER]

RIP Santiago.

[@MrNiceGuy485]

Was waiting to see assassin creeping around in the background

[@importtuner31]

R.I.P Santiago

[@welcometothepsyop3639]

Watch out for the "Boeing Whistleblowers Flu". I hear its REALLY bad this year. 😉

[@mikajarvio7489]

Rest in peace.

[@scottslomka240]

corporations lie?

[@niningsetia4213]

U r the driver Only We sue one person

[@kerryscott3287]

I am shocked that something made Seattle.Given the quality of people in seattle as evidenced by government and what you can find in the streets whatever create anything that wasn't a piece of shit

[@javierjavier7291]

Bean counting effects

[@tituswillow]

Huh?