Ben Roberts-Smith arrested by Australian federal police at Sydney airport (opens in new tab)

Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested at Sydney airport in relation to alleged war crimes. The Australian federal police and the Office of the Special Investigator announced details of the investigation in Sydney on Tuesday. They said Roberts-Smith was expected to be charged with 'five counts of war crime – murder', in relation to three incidents. The maximum penalty for the offence is life imprisonment Continue reading...