Roberts-Smith Accuses Media of ‘Grotesque Manipulation’ as He Breaks His Silence
Australian war hero Ben Roberts-Smith says there has been 'grotesque manipulation of a narrative' regarding his time in Afghanistan.
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith has given a two-hour interview discussing his service in Afghanistan and criticizing the current state of journalism. He faces five counts of war crime murder related to his service between 2009 and 2012, which he denies. Roberts-Smith recounted receiving the Victoria Cross and his transition from hero to accused.
- Ben Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross recipient, gave a two-hour interview about his Afghanistan service.
- He criticized the current state of journalism and a costly defamation case against Nine Entertainment.
- Roberts-Smith faces five counts of war crime murder allegations for his service in Afghanistan (2009-2012).
- He has consistently denied the allegations and is currently on bail awaiting trial.
- If found guilty, he faces life in prison.
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