Face of the Day

> 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.” > > ABC.net.au > “I have never run from a fight in my life. I will never give up and I will always be in the fight.” Read More