Ben Roberts-Smith to remain in jail following bail hearing over war crimes charges
Former SAS soldier and Victoria Cross-recipient, who has always denied wrongdoing, did not immediately apply for bail on Wednesday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts Smith, has not applied for bail and will remain in custody after being charged with war crimes. The former SAS soldier and Victoria Cross-recipient was expected to make his first court appearance on Wednes
Former SAS soldier and Victoria Cross recipient, who has always denied wrongdoing, did not immediately apply for bail on Wednesday
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Ben Roberts-Smith will remain in jail for at least a week after his legal representatives declined to apply for bail on Wednesday, a day after Australia’s most decorated soldier was charged with war crimes.
His case will return for a bail review hearing at Downing Centre local court in Sydney on 17 April.
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