Decorated war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has publicly denied all allegations against him, vowing to use a criminal trial to clear his name.
The 47-year-old addressed the media on the Gold Coast on Sunday, categorically rejecting the charges of war crime of murder.
The former soldier said his case was “unprecedented”, describing his arrest at Sydney Airport earlier this month as a “sensational” and “unnecessary spectacle”.
“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,” he said.
“As I’ve always maintained, I categorically deny all of these allegations, and while I would’ve preferred these charges not be brought, I will be taking the opportunity to finally clear my name.”
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“I have never run from a fight in my life. I will never give up and I will always be in the fight.”
