Australia's War Hero Charged with War Crimes
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Australias most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime murder charges, sparking debate on honoring service and upholding justice. Liberal MP Andrew Hastie, who served alongside him, emphasizes the presumption of innocence but acknowledges no one is above the law. Hastie testified in Roberts-Smiths defamation trial, revealing rumors of war crimes. The court ruled in favor of the papers, finding war crimes likely occurred. Reactions vary, with some supporting Roberts-Smith and others criticizing the process. Katter plans a bill to shield charged veterans identities and ensure juries of combat soldiers judge by wartime standards.
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