John Barnett: Boeing whistleblower 'hoped to change its culture', family says

Lawyers for the Boeing employee-turned-whistleblower found dead by apparent suicide have hailed him as "a brave, honest man of the highest integrity".

Authorities are currently investigating the death of John Barnett, from what appeared to be a self-inflicted wound.

Mr Barnett retired after working more than 30 years at Boeing in 2017. He was giving evidence in a lawsuit against the company before his death.

Two of his attorneys called on police to fully investigate how he had died. read more