ABC News – Top stories · general

War hero to accused war criminal: Inside Ben Roberts-Smith's prosecution

2 hours ago

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated soldier, faces trial for five counts of murder related to alleged war crimes committed between 2009 and 2012. His arrest at Sydney airport on Tuesday marks him as only the second Australian Defence Force member to be charged under national law. The outcome could redefine perceptions of military accountability in Australia.

Read full article on ABC News – Top stories →

Summary by Glance · Original reporting by ABC News – Top stories

9:41

Swipe Aussie news like TikTok — minus the noise

Swipe quick summaries and turn on breaking news alerts, so you always know what happened — in Glance.

← Back to Glance