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Jun 29, 2024 · The former special forces soldier, who is appealing a war crimes defamation verdict, received a commemorative honour from the palace. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government had no role in the decision.
- What comes next for war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith after his ...
Ben Roberts-Smith has lost one of the most expensive...
- What comes next for war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith after his ...
Feb 12, 2024 · The ex-SAS corporal is challenging the finding that he ordered the killing of two unarmed prisoners in Afghanistan in 2009. Nine's lawyers argue that the reports were substantially true and based on reliable witnesses.
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One of the most expensive defamation trial's in Australian history, it is estimated to have cost upwards of $25 million. Shortly after it was dismissed, Nicholas Owens SC, on behalf of Nine, flagged he would be applying for costs. The barrister asked for 21 days to prepare any third party and indemnity costs, which if granted would mean Mr Roberts-...
After Mr Roberts-Smith was awarded the prestigious Victoria Cross in 2011, he became an icon for the Special Air Service (SAS). His memorabilia is currently exhibited at the Australian War Memorial, which Greens Senator David Shoebridge thinks should be removed. "At a minimum we should be seeing action from the Australian War Memorial, to remove th...
A 2020 report by former judge Paul Brereton found credible information of war crimes committed by the Australian Defence Force in Afghanistan between 2005 and 2016. Oliver Schulz is the only former SAS soldier to be charged with the war crime of murder. Speaking on the ABC's The Drum last night, experienced media law practitioner Justin Quill descr...
Arthur Moses SC, who acts for Mr Roberts-Smith, said he would assess the lengthy judgement. He requested an extension to appeal, if Mr Roberts-Smith chooses to, and this was granted by the court.
The war veteran lost his legal battle against Nine Entertainment over allegations of murder, bullying and domestic violence in Afghanistan. He faces a multimillion-dollar legal bill, a damaged reputation and possible criminal charges.
Ben Roberts-Smith is proud of his actions in Afghanistan, the former Australian soldier said in his first comments since a judge ruled claims he committed war crimes were true. A landmark...
Jun 1, 2023 · Australia's most-decorated living soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has lost a historic defamation case against three newspapers that accused him of war crimes in Afghanistan. The outlets were sued...
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Feb 5, 2024 · The war veteran is challenging a Federal Court decision that found he was a war criminal, bully and abuser in 2018 stories by The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. He claims there were legal errors in the judgement and seeks to overturn the outcome.
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Jul 11, 2023 · Australia's most-decorated living soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is appealing against a landmark defamation judgement which found he committed war crimes. A judge last month ruled articles...
