Ben Roberts-Smith

Ben Roberts-Smith's bail was varied to attend the Anzac Hall opening at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. He was not permitted to attend a military graduation parade and afterparty due to concerns about potential interaction with Oliver Schulz, another alleged war criminal.

Pauline Hanson of One Nation expressed respect for Ben Roberts-Smith at a rally, comparing his war crimes prosecution to her 2003 electoral fraud case overturned later. Around 100 supporters gathered in Brisbane, with the organizer urging an 'army of civilians' to back Roberts-Smith.

The federal government’s special investigator for war crimes allegations and the Australian Federal Police have requested the anti-corruption commission to investigate media leaks regarding the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross recipient facing five war crime murder charges. Roberts-Smith was arrested at Sydney airport on 7 April over allegations of killing unarmed civilians during his service in Afghanistan.

Ben Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross recipient and former SAS soldier, will attend an Anzac Day service in Queensland, his first since facing five murder charges related to his service in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. He has been living in Queensland since being released on bail.

Ben Roberts-Smith, a soldier accused of war crimes, planned to leave Australia and had a business class flight booked when arrested, according to court documents. He was granted bail under strict conditions despite prosecutors' concerns about him being a flight risk.

The UK's Special Air Service (SAS) is experiencing a growing exodus as soldiers resign over fears of legal scrutiny for battlefield actions, with similar concerns raised about potential impacts on the US military. The Australian case of decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, charged with war crimes, has intensified fears among Western militaries.

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most-decorated soldier, has vowed to fight five war crime charges of murder following his first public statement on the issue.

Australia's most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, was released on bail after being charged with five counts of war crime murder in Afghanistan. The charges stem from alleged unlawful killings in 2009 and 2012, following a 2020 military report that found evidence of similar crimes by Australian troops.

Ben Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross recipient and former Australian SAS corporal, faces five murder charges for allegedly ordering the execution of unarmed civilians in Afghanistan. Court documents reveal that victims were handcuffed, detained, and killed under conditions where Australian forces had control, with evidence planted to justify the killings.

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated veteran, was granted bail after being charged with five war crime murders in Afghanistan. Prosecutors argued he might flee or interfere with evidence, but the court found exceptional circumstances justified his release. The charges follow a 2020 report revealing unlawful killings by SAS troops and a 2023 civil court ruling that found allegations credible.

Former Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail in a case involving alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, where he is accused of murdering five people.

Ben Roberts-Smith, a former SAS soldier, was arrested at Sydney airport while planning to move overseas without informing authorities. He faces five counts of war crime murder and appeared in court for a bail hearing.

The Australian War Memorial updated Ben Roberts-Smith's display in the Hall of Valour to include war crime charges and legal proceedings following his military service. The changes reflect misconduct reports from 2016 and shift focus to post-service events.

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated soldier, is at the center of a historic war crimes case described as unprecedented nationally and extraordinary globally by scholars. The case highlights significant legal and historical implications.

Andrew Hastie, a Liberal MP, comments on Ben Roberts-Smith's presumption of innocence following war crime charges, emphasizing legal accountability. Hastie served with Roberts-Smith in Afghanistan and was part of the SAS testifying in a defamation case against Nine newspapers.

Ben Roberts-Smith, once an Australian war hero, will face trial for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan.

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated soldier, is at the center of a historic war crimes case described as unprecedented nationally and extraordinary globally by historians.

Ben Roberts-Smith, a top Australian soldier, faces charges of war crimes including murder and is to remain in jail on remand.