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Dominic Giannini

BIZARRE: War crimes whistleblower to face trial | Mind Blowing Facts

Former military lawyer David McBride faces trial over disclosure of classified documents to media. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The man who blew the whistle on alleged war crimes committed by Australian troops in Afghanistan will face prosecution.

Lawyers for former military lawyer David McBride withdrew an application to have him protected under whistleblower laws after the Commonwealth moved to suppress expert evidence.

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