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David McBride was unhappy soldiers who severed the hands of Taliban corpses were investigated, new documents show.

To some he’s a hero for helping to expose alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, to others he’s a criminal who stole and shared military secrets.  This week, a judge jailed former military lawyer David McBride for five years and eight months for sharing classified information with journalists.   Today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson on the case against him and what the jailing means for whistleblowers.   Featured: Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter

David McBride pleaded guilty to stealing military secrets, but said he felt a moral duty to speak up.

Military whistleblower faces start of sentencing for leaking classified documents to journalists. Read more about the case.

Military whistleblower faces start of sentencing for leaking classified documents to journalists. Read more about the case.

Military whistleblower faces start of sentencing for leaking classified documents to journalists. Read more about the case.

Military whistleblower faces start of sentencing for leaking classified documents to journalists. Read more about the case.

Military whistleblower faces start of sentencing for leaking classified documents to journalists. Read more about the case.

Military whistleblower faces start of sentencing for leaking classified documents to journalists. Read more about the case.

Military whistleblower faces start of sentencing for leaking classified documents to journalists. Read more about the case.