Renowned Australian war hero Ben Roberts-Smith is facing a shocking turn of events as he becomes the target of war crime allegations. The country's most decorated living veteran, who earned widespread recognition for his bravery in Afghanistan, is now accused of killing five unarmed Afghan civilians during his time serving in the country from 2009 to 2012. According to reports, police have launched an investigation into the allegations, which have been made public by media outlets. The charges against Roberts-Smith are a stunning reversal of his previously untarnished reputation, and raise questions about the conduct of Australian troops in Afghanistan during the height of the conflict.
Australia's most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012, police and media reported on Tuesday.
