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Ben Roberts-Smith: From Hero to Accused

Ben Roberts-Smith: From Hero to Accused

The Trial: Australia vor 6 Monaten

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For years, Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated soldier,
has been celebrated for his service in Afghanistan. But now, the
man who was once considered a national hero is at the centre of
serious criminal allegations.

He has been charged with five counts of the war crime of murder,
and is in custody in New South Wales' Silverwater Correctional
Complex after arrest by the Australian Federal Police last
week. But Ben Roberts-Smith has consistently denied any
wrongdoing.

In this episode, Wayne is joined by veteran court reporter
Stephen Gibbs to unpack how we got here, from explosive media
investigations and a bruising civil trial, to a complex and
unprecedented criminal prosecution that could take years to
resolve.

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Presenter: Wayne Flower

Producer: Sam Morris

Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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