If you're seeing this, I'm in jail.

I don't even know this guy, but YouTube thought it was important to let me know that he is in jail, so here i am.

Whisteblower goes to jail, war criminals walk free. Pathetic.

Arrested for exposing war crimes is absolutely pathetic and disgraceful.

David McBride, a dual British and Australian citizen, served in both the British and Australian militaries. He became a lawyer for the Australian Army and was deployed to Afghanistan. There, he grew concerned about the handling of potential war crimes by Australian special forces. In 2016, McBride leaked classified documents to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). These documents reportedly contained evidence of war crimes, including killings of Afghan civilians and prisoners. This became known as "The Afghan Files" and exposed serious allegations to the public. The Australian government launched an investigation into the leak, and in 2018, McBride faced charges related to unlawfully disclosing classified information. He argued he was protected by whistleblower laws due to the public interest in exposing potential war crimes. McBride's case became a flashpoint for debate around whistleblowing and national security. In 2023, he ultimately pleaded guilty to the charges. May 2024, he was sentenced to nearly six years in prison, with a non-parole period of over two years. The "Afghan Files" triggered an official inquiry, the Brereton Report, which confirmed some of the allegations in the leaked documents. Despite this, no soldiers have been charged with war crimes to date. McBride's case has raised concerns about protections for whistleblowers who expose potential government wrongdoing.

"When exposing a crime makes you a criminal, you are being ruled by criminals."

Heroes in jail, criminals in government jobs.

you know you fucked up as a governement when the whole world starts watching you, You Got This David.... <3

I´m from czech republic. This got recommended to me. Dear Australian system you are utterly fucked up.

This man is in jail not because he is a threat to the country, but because he is a threat to the tyrants running it.

"When you cut off a man’s tongue, you don’t prove him wrong. You only prove that you fear what he has to say.” - Tyrion Lannister

"They tried to bury me. They didn't realise I was a seed". Sinead O'Connor

I´m writing this Comment so the whole world can see this video.

" When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals! ” - Edward Snowden.

Murdering kids: fine Complaining about people murdering kids: To jail with you! What a kangaroo court.

I'm not Australian, nor do I know him. But I will be leaving this comment to try and help boost this video into the algorithm.

"The problem isn't that many australians are descendants of convicts, the problem is that many australians are descendent of prison guards."

Never be deluded into thinking the legal system is a justice system.

FREE MCBRIDE. Our government is disgusting!

You reached Germany, I don't know what this is about, I'll look into this now, as I am studying law and media. You seem like the person that is needed to bring justice to a country. You got my support!

The fact this was recommended to me only 4 week after it got released is a crime on itself. i was following this case close but never got this recommended.