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Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crimes charges in first public statement

Ben Roberts-Smith, a former Australian SAS soldier and Victoria Cross recipient, has publicly denied allegations of war crimes murder related to his service in Afghanistan, stating he will use the legal process to clear his name.

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Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crimes allegations – As it happened

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