Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail after being charged with five counts of war crime murder

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.