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Top Australian soldier to remain in jail over alleged war crimes

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Top Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith will remain in jail after his lawyers did not seek bail on war crime charges related to alleged murders in Afghanistan. The 47-year-old was arrested at Sydney Airport on Tuesday and is accused of five counts, with a potential life sentence. The next court date is set for June 4.

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