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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 0 MIN

Ben Roberts-Smith held on war crime charges

from Sunrise · host LiSTNR

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier and Victoria Cross recipient, has spent his second night in custody following an online bail hearing where he made no attempt to secure his release. He is facing five counts of war crime murder and his lawyer has stated he will contest all charges. Roberts-Smith may remain in custody until a bail review scheduled for 17 April, potentially spending another eight days in jail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier and Victoria Cross recipient, has spent his second night in custody following an online bail hearing where he made no attempt to secure his release. He is facing five counts of war crime...

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