Roberts-Smith Accuses Media of ‘Grotesque Manipulation’ as He Breaks His Silence
Australian war hero Ben Roberts-Smith says there has been 'grotesque manipulation of a narrative' regarding his time in Afghanistan.
TL;DR
- Ben Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross recipient, gave a two-hour interview about his Afghanistan service.
- He criticized the current state of journalism and a costly defamation case against Nine Entertainment.
- Roberts-Smith faces five counts of war crime murder allegations for his service in Afghanistan (2009-2012).
- He has consistently denied the allegations and is currently on bail awaiting trial.
- If found guilty, he faces life in prison.