Trial set down for 6 November for former military lawyer accused of leaking classified Australian defence information to journalists
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McBride is accused of leaking classified defence information to three senior journalists at the ABC and the then Fairfax Media newspapers. The material later formed the basis of “The Afghan Files”, a 2017 ABC expose revealing allegations of misconduct by Australian special forces in Afghanistan, including possible unlawful killings. The disclosures also led to a much-publicisedMcBride has pleaded not guilty to five charges, including the unauthorised disclosure of information, theft of commonwealth property and breaching the Defence Act.
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