US EditionArmy whistleblower who exposed alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan is sentenced to prison
- David McBride, a former army lawyer in Australia, received a prison sentence of almost six years in Canberra for leaking classified information regarding alleged war crimes by Australian special forces in Afghanistan.
- McBride, who admitted to stealing and sharing military secrets, was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison and must serve a minimum of two years and three months before parole eligibility.
- McBride's defense lawyer plans to appeal the sentence, which was accompanied by support from his followers, as he expressed pride in his actions while maintaining loyalty to Australia.
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Army whistleblower who exposed alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan is sentenced to prison
An Australian judge sentenced a former army lawyer to almost six years in prison on Tuesday for leaking to the media classified information that exposed allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan. David McBride, 60, was sentenced in a court in the capital, Canberra, to five years and eight ...
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Defence whistleblower David McBride jailed for six years
The whistleblower who leaked documents containing information about alleged war crimes in Afghanistan has been sentenced to nearly six years in jail. David McBride pleaded guilty last year to stealing classified material and leaking it to journalists.
·Sydney, Australia
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