David McBride's sentence a brutal punishment
Whistleblower David McBride has been sentenced to almost six years in prison for exposing Australian war crimes and upholding the public interest.
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Whistleblower David McBride has been sentenced to almost six years in prison for exposing Australian war crimes and upholding the public interest.
Prosecutors want David McBride to spend at least two years in jail after he pleaded guilty to disclosing cl...
McBride shared confidential documents with journalists out of arrogance and the pursuit of personal vindication rather than a sense of duty, the prosecution argues.
Former army lawyer asks for leniency on basis of ‘exemplary character’ after pleading guilty to leaking secret defence documents to media
A former military lawyer who helped expose allegations of war crimes by leaking classified documents is asking a judge for leniency.