Australia's Most Decorated Soldier Committed War Crimes in Afghanistan, Judge Rules

Ben Roberts-Smith lost a defamation case against three major Australian newspapers over reports alleging he committed war crimes while serving in Afghanistan.
The judge found that many of the newspapers' claims about Roberts-Smith's unlawful conduct were proven to be substantially true.
The allegations against Roberts-Smith included murdering prisoners, assaulting civilians, and bullying fellow soldiers.
Though Roberts-Smith denied all wrongdoing, the verdict is seen as a victory for media freedom in Australia.
Roberts-Smith's conduct is also under investigation by Australian police for potential war crimes charges.