Ben Roberts-Smith breaks silence on war crimes charges
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith has spoken publicly for the first time about his war crimes murder charges, detailing his arrest in front of his daughters on a plane, time in solitary confinement at Silverwater Jail, and thoughts of suicide. The 47-year-old faces five counts of war crimes murder over the alleged deaths of non-combatant Afghan nationals. He denies the allegations and criticises the $300 million Office of the Special Investigator inquiry, saying he is proud of his military record. If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 131114. For further information about…
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