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Australian ex-soldier Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail in war crimes case

A court granted bail to former Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, who faces charges over alleged murders of unarmed prisoners in Afghanistan.

Published Apr 16, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT | WFMZZ

An Australian court on Friday granted bail to former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith. He is charged with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan following a sweeping war crimes probe.