Decorated Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith charged with killing 5 unarmed Afghans during war

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This article is investigative reporting that documents findings through evidence and sourcing. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on the criminal charges filed against Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living veteran, for alleged war crimes committed during his service in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012, including the murder of five unarmed individuals. The charges follow a prior civil court ruling that found similar allegations credible, and the case will now proceed in criminal court, where the evidence must meet a higher legal standard.

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