
Ben Roberts-Smith’s comrades say he ordered them to execute unarmed civilians, court documents show
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/17/ben-roberts-smiths-comrades-say-he-ordered-them-to-execute-unarmed-civilians-court-documents-show-ntwnfb
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I wonder if Pauline’s going to get stuck in a feedback loop; she keeps selling the idea that she supports the troops and she won’t throw him under the bus like other politicians, but how does that play out when you have others soldiers as witnesses accusing him of being a war criminal?
She might have to go back to Gina to try and unwind that intellectual pickle. Really get the brightest minds of One Nation together to try and figure it out.
And his comrades just blindly follow illegal orders?
Why are they not also being prosecuted for murder?
*”Each deceased was handcuffed, detained for a period, and questioned prior to their execution”*
WTAF???!!!
And:
*”Evidence was planted or falsely associated with each deceased to enhance reporting that each of the killings was within the lawful rules of engagement”*
*”Each offence was committed in a situation where there was no active engagements with enemy forces and the Australian Defence Force was in control of the environment”*
Note I have reversed the order these points were listed in the news article….why they did that? Make of that as you will.
For soldiers to break that code of silence points to some horrific incidents
Gee. Sounds like a bit of a flog.
Did BRS think he was working for the IDF or what?
“A unanimous verdict is required in Commonwealth cases, which does not allow for majority verdicts.”
Not that he should, but he’ll be found not guilty because of this.
Goddamn shame……….