Here’s the latest I can provide based on recent reporting.
Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s highly decorated former SAS soldier, has been charged with five counts of war crimes connected to alleged killings in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. He remains in custody pending further court hearings. [Source: SBS Australia, Apr 7–10, 2026 reporting][4]
He was granted bail at times during proceedings, but multiple reports indicate bail applications and subsequent court dates have kept the case high-profile and ongoing. The case has attracted extensive media attention and debate about the conduct of Australian armed forces in Afghanistan. [Source: Yahoo News Australia summary of bail details][1]
Coverage from other outlets at that time described the charges as serious, with Roberts-Smith denying all allegations and planning to vigorously defend the case in court. Prosecutions in such high-profile military cases often involve complex evidentiary issues and ongoing hearings. [ABC Australia feature on prosecution context][6]
Note: The situation is developing, and updates may evolve as court proceedings proceed. If you’d like, I can monitor for the latest developments and summarize new court dates, bail decisions, or verdicts with concise bullet points and citations. Would you prefer a brief ongoing update (weekly) or whenever there’s a major development?
Citations:
The former SAS soldier and Victoria Cross recipient faces the prospect of spending Anzac Day in custody following a Sydney court hearing on Friday.
www.dailymail.co.ukThe 47-year-old is accused of the murder of unarmed civilians while deployed in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012.
www.sbs.com.auRead more about Hero to Accused: Ben Roberts-Smith Facing War Crime Charges on Devdiscourse.
www.devdiscourse.comThis article was originally published in The Conversation by Lecturer Paul Taucher and Senior Lecturer Dean Aszkielowicz.
www.murdoch.edu.auJudges have retired to consider ex-SAS soldier's appeal in defamation case against the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age and the Canberra Times
www.theguardian.comOnce celebrated as Australia's most decorated living war hero, the looming prosecution of Ben Roberts-Smith is shaping up to be the next trial of the century.
www.abc.net.auThe Australian War Memorial said the display would remain on show but had been updated to reflect the allegations.
www.sbs.com.au