Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith to seek freedom
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Source: 9News
Published: 2026-04-17 06:22 UTC+10:00
Section: National
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Military & Defence, Australia, Law & Courts, Tax & Budget, US Politics, Crime & Justice, War & Conflict
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After spending more than a week in prison, Victoria Cross recipient and alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith is expected to make a bail bid for freedom.The 47-year-old former SAS soldier was sensationally arrested on April 7 and charged with murdering five unarmed non-combatants while deployed in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012.He was placed on remand and is listed to appear at Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court today to seek bail.LIVE UPDATES: Trump warns if no deal, then 'fighting resumes'Images supplied
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