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How Ben Roberts-Smith went from war hero to accused war criminal

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
Before Ben Roberts-Smith was charged with alleged war crimes, he spent years fighting to protect his legacy.
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Ben Roberts-Smith: From Hero to Defendant

Former elite soldier Ben Roberts-Smith threatens a war criminal trial

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Defamation crossover could cause headaches for any Roberts-Smith trial

The immense publicity around Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation case is a nightmare for prosecutors hoping to find an impartial jury.

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How Ben Roberts-Smith went from war hero to accused war criminal

Before Ben Roberts-Smith was charged with alleged war crimes, he spent years fighting to protect his legacy.

·Sydney, Australia
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From National Hero to War Criminal: the Fall of Australia's Most Decorated Soldier

Ben Roberts-Smith was received by Queen Elizabeth II in 2011, but in 2017 he was accused of murdering unarmed Afghans and the police began investigating him.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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