Hastie could testify in Roberts-Smith murder trial

Shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie indicated he may testify in the murder trial of Ben Roberts-Smith, arrested on Tuesday for five war crime charges. Hastie, one of 21 SAS veterans subpoenaed in previous defamation proceedings, emphasized the importance of a fair trial, stating, "He’s entitled to the presumption of innocence." Roberts-Smith has consistently denied all allegations.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by Brisbane Times