Australia's Most Decorated Soldier Granted Bail in War Crimes Case
Australia's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been released on bail as he faces charges of war crimes, including the alleged murder of unarmed Afghan detainees during his deployment with the elite Special Air Service Regiment (SAS). The 47-year-old, a recipient of the Victoria Cross, had been in custody since being arrested last week. His charges stem from alleged actions between 2009 and 2012, during which Roberts-Smith is accused of either directly killing detainees or orde