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SAS Hero Faces War Crime Charges, Trial Years Away
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Ben Roberts-Smith, a decorated Australian SAS soldier, faces five war crime murder charges from his time in Afghanistan. His comrades claim he ordered or participated in the execution of unarmed civilians. The allegations include detainees being handcuffed, questioned, and killed under Australian control, with evidence planted to cover it up. Roberts-Smith denies the charges, but soldiers statements suggest he directed rookies to fire or handled it personally. He was granted bail with strict conditions, and the trial is years away. This case will test the SAS legacy and war crime accountability in Australia.
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