Australian army whistleblower released on parole after more than two years in jail
David McBride was jailed after pleading guilty to leaking military secrets about Afghanistan.
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"who never gave up on me and whose fighting spirit, love and humour inspired me every day"
— David McBride , Other
"the right one"
— Edwina Lloyd , Other
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David McBride was jailed after pleading guilty to leaking military secrets about Afghanistan.
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