Ex-SAS Soldier Bailed Waiting Trial for Afghan War Crimes Because Why Not
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- â˘Ben Roberts-Smith was granted bail in Sydneyâs Downing Centre local court on a Friday morning.
- â˘He awaits a possible trial on five counts of war crime murder related to Afghanistan incidents.
- â˘The former SAS soldier was released from Silverwater prison under strict conditions while legal proceedings continue.
Ben Roberts-Smith, former SAS legend turned legal marionette, secured bail on a bright Sydney Friday at the Downing Centre local court before Judge Greg Grogin â who surely wished he was anywhere but there. Facing five counts of war crime-related murder linked to grim Afghanistan days, Roberts-Smith now waits in civilian freedom under 'strict conditions', presumably involving less heroics and more paperwork. Silverwater Prison bid him a not-so-fond farewell, while Australiaâs legal drama unfolds with real suspense except no oneâs handing out popcorn. The governmentâs political princes like Albanese and Marles keep an eye on the Geelong refinery fire, but the real heat is courtroom-shaped.
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(1 of 3)When your war crimes trial gets paused with bail, itâs less âjustice servedâ and more âfree man, limited home Wi-Fi.â
Waiting for war crimes trial while on bail is basically the legal version of being benched for bad behavior.
Ben Roberts-Smith out on bail sounds like the worst sequel to a soldierâs story even Hollywood wonât touch.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 4/17/2026 | Author: Ben Doherty
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