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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title ‘I will never give up’: Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crime allegations in first public statement since his arrest Source The Guardian - World News
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The Victoria Cross recipient faces five charges of war crime murder over allegations he killed unarmed civilians during his service with the Australian SAS in Afghanistan

Alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith says he has “never run from a fight in my life” as he denied war crime murder charges relating to the shooting deaths of five unarmed civilians.

In his first public comments since being arrested on 7 April, Roberts-Smith spoke to the media from the Gold Coast, where he has been bailed ahead of a possible trial.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/19/i-will-never-give-up-ben-roberts-smith-war-allegations-statement-arrest-trial-ntwnfb Published At 2026-04-19 01:07:31 (4 days ago)
Created At 2026-04-19 01:24:19 Updated At 2026-04-19 01:24:19