David McBride

David McBride

Former army lawyer sentenced to five years

David McBride, a former army lawyer, has been sentenced to five years in prison for stealing commonwealth information and passing it to the ABC. McBride pleaded guilty to the charges and received a non-parole jail term of 27 months.

Impact of the case

The case of David McBride has sparked debate about the balance between national security and freedom of the press. Some see him as a whistleblower who exposed government wrongdoing, while others view him as a traitor who endangered national security. The outcome of this case will have far-reaching implications for future cases involving the leaking of classified information.