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Australian whistleblower lawyer David McBride, who exposed war crimes in Afghanistan, has pleaded guilty to 3 counts of sharing secret allegations of Australian war crimes. McBride, considered a hero by some, faced a lack of defenses and the pressure of secrecy. The case highlights the conflict between public interest disclosures and national security. The plea comes after McBride was not allowed to defend himself as acting in the public interest.
David McBride: Australian war crimes whistleblower pleads guilty #globalrisk https://t.co/WxQnHPnjei
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Blowing whistle on war crimes a NatSec crime. When public interest disclosures conflict w/ cover of NatSec — there is no duty to follow unlawful orders. Stripped of his defenses, David McBride pleads guilty (@MurdochCadell) facing crushing vice of secrecy. https://t.co/xniWjC2koW
BREAKING🚨: Major Australian David McBride @MurdochCadell pleads guilty to 3 counts of sharing secret allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan!! He is an Australian hero and is guilty of nothing. SET HIM FREE! https://t.co/mVJYu14Y2W
#Australia's whistleblower lawyer - who helped reveal war crimes in #Afghanistan - having not been allowed to defend himself as acting in the public interest, has now felt no option but to plead guilty. READ HERE... https://t.co/L70MnjdVjw