High-profile Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross recipient and former SAS operative, is set to be released from prison ahead of a potential trial on allegations of war crimes committed during his time in Afghanistan. Roberts-Smith faces five charges of war crime murder, sparking a dramatic turn in the career of a man once hailed as a national hero. The conditions of his bail come as a significant development in a case that has garnered widespread attention and scrutiny, with many questioning the conduct of Australian soldiers in the conflict-torn country. As the investigation unfolds, the nation waits with bated breath to see if one of its most revered soldiers will be held accountable for alleged atrocities committed on foreign soil.
Former SAS soldier to be released from Silverwater prison ahead of possible trial on charges relating to alleged killing of civilians in AfghanistanFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBen Roberts-Smith has been granted bail under strict conditions while he awaits a potential trial on alleged war crimes.The Victoria Cross recipient, once Australia’s most lionised soldier, faces five charges of war crime murder over allegations he killed unarmed civilians during his service with the Australian SAS in Afghanistan. Continue reading...
