‘Never Run From a Fight’: Accused War Criminal Roberts-Smith Vows to Clear Name
Published on April 19, 2026.
Former Australian SAS soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has vowed to fight allegations of war crimes against him in his upcoming criminal trial. This statement was his first public appearance since his arrest and was accompanied by a street mural by artist Jarrod Grech. The allegations stem from allegations of corruption and terrorism.
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