Ben Roberts-Smith’s bail varied so alleged war criminal can attend Australian War Memorial opening
Summary
Ben Roberts-Smith, a former Australian Special Air Service (SAS) soldier charged with war crimes, has been allowed to attend the opening of the Anzac Hall at the Australian War Memorial. However, he was not permitted to attend a military graduation party due to concerns about meeting another alleged war criminal, Oliver Schulz.Key Facts
- Ben Roberts-Smith faces charges for allegedly murdering or ordering the murders of five unarmed detainees in Afghanistan (2009–2012).
- He denies all allegations and says he acted according to military rules and his values.
- A court approved his attendance at the Anzac Hall opening but restricted him from discussing the legal cases.
- Roberts-Smith was barred from attending a military graduation after-party to avoid contact with Oliver Schulz, who faces similar war crime allegations.
- He applied to change his home address to be closer to family in Queensland.
- The court is discussing where he must report to police as part of his bail conditions.
- Roberts-Smith has not pleaded guilty and intends to clear his name in trial.
- His bail was secured with a $250,000 surety paid by his father, a former judge.
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