I will never give up': Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crime allegations in first public statement since his arrest
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I will never give up': Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crime allegations in first public statement since his arrest
"For the past 10 years, my family and I have been subject to a campaign to convince Australians that I've acted improperly in my service in Afghanistan."
"I categorically deny all of these allegations. And while I would have preferred these charges not be brought, I will be taking this opportunity to finally clear my name."
"I'm proud of my service in Afghanistan."
Ben Roberts-Smith faces five war crime murder charges related to the deaths of unarmed civilians during his service in Afghanistan. He publicly denied the allegations, stating he has never run from a fight and has always maintained his innocence. Roberts-Smith expressed that for the past decade, he and his family have faced a campaign to discredit his actions in Afghanistan. He is determined to clear his name and is proud of his service.
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