Disgraced Australian War Hero Faces Lengthy Prison Sentence
Ben Roberts-Smith, a highly decorated Australian soldier, has been charged with five counts of war crimes stemming from his service in Afghanistan. He will remain in jail during his trial.
Ben Roberts-Smith, a former elite Australian soldier once hailed as a national hero, has been charged with five counts of war crimes and will remain in jail on remand as he awaits his trial. The charges, which carry a potential life sentence, stem from his actions during multiple deployments to Afghanistan between 2006 and 2012.
Decorated War Veteran Accused of Heinous Crimes
Roberts-Smith, a recipient of the Victoria Cross - Australia's highest military honor - is accused of the unlawful killing of unarmed civilians and prisoners of war. Prosecutors allege that he committed these war crimes while serving with the Special Air Service Regiment, an elite Australian special forces unit.
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The former soldier's legal team has vehemently denied the charges, calling them
Source: BBC News
