Whistleblower David McBride released from prison after successful parole bid
3 sources·Updated August 13, 2026
David McBride release
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- The West Australia·2h agoJailed whistleblower David McBride walks free on parole, provides sad update
A whistleblower who handed over top secret defence information to journalists has given a sad update after his prison release on parole.
Read at The West Australia → - Guardian World·3h agoDavid McBride leaves prison on parole after being jailed for leaking Afghanistan war documents
Attorney general grants former army lawyer’s release after 27 months in jail Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast David McBride, the former army lawyer jailed for his role in stealing secret defence…
Read at Guardian World → - SBS Australia·4h agoWhistleblower David McBride released from prison after successful parole bid
The former Australian Army lawyer was sentenced to a maximum of five years and eight months in jail in May 2024.
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