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Dominic Giannini

High Court appeal on cards for war crimes whistleblower

Whistleblower David McBride will try to overturn his conviction and sentence in the High Court. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Whistleblower David McBride will take his case to Australia's highest court as he remains behind bars after failing to secure leniency on his prison sentence for leaking classified information about possible war crimes.

The 61-year-old will remain in prison until at least August 2026 after he was sentenced to a non-parole period of two years and three months.

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