Ben Roberts-Smith on ‘cusp’ of moving overseas when he was arrested, court told in bail hearing
Former SAS soldier charged with five counts of war crime murder to learn whether he will be be released from Silverwater prison Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Ben Roberts-Smith was planning to move overseas – and had not told authorities investigating him – when he was arrested at Sydney airport last week, at Sydney court has heard. Roberts-Smith made a bail application before Judge Greg Grogin in Downing Centre
Former SAS corporal to be released from Silverwater prison ahead of potential trial on charges relating to alleged killing of civilians in Afghanistan
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Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail under strict conditions while he awaits a potential trial on alleged war crimes.
The Victoria Cross recipient, once Australia’s most lionised soldier, faces five charges of war crime murder over allegations he killed unarmed civilians during his service with the Australian SAS in Afghanistan.
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- Ben Roberts-Smith on ‘cusp’ of moving overseas when he was arrested, court told in bail hearingGuardian - World · Ben Doherty · Apr 17, 2026, 1:16 AM
- Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail after being charged with five counts of war crime murderGuardian - World · Ben Doherty · Apr 17, 2026, 3:43 AM
- Ben Roberts-Smith released from prison on bail after being charged with five counts of war crime murderGuardian - World · Ben Doherty · Apr 17, 2026, 8:11 AM
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