One Nation leader Pauline Hanson tells rally Ben Roberts-Smith is a person ‘I respect and I admire’
Summary
Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, spoke at a rally supporting Ben Roberts-Smith, a former soldier charged with war crimes. She described him as a war hero and encouraged public backing while the legal case is ongoing.Key Facts
- Pauline Hanson called Ben Roberts-Smith someone she respects and admires.
- Roberts-Smith is a former soldier from the Australian Special Air Service Regiment and a Victoria Cross recipient.
- He faces five charges related to war crimes, specifically alleged murder of unarmed civilians in Afghanistan.
- Roberts-Smith denies all these charges.
- About 100 people attended the rally in Brisbane to support Roberts-Smith.
- The event included signs and clothing promoting justice for Roberts-Smith and some called for him to become prime minister.
- The rally organizer wants to build a strong civilian support group for Roberts-Smith and plans more events.
- Some supporters traveled long distances to attend, expressing that they see his prosecution as unfair.
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