Overview
- This week Roberts‑Smith, who is on bail facing five war‑crime murder charges, rolled out the Epic 1 Two clothing line, opened new social accounts and sat for a pre‑recorded 150‑minute interview that will premiere on YouTube.
- Promotional images from 2GB show Roberts‑Smith wearing Epic 1 Two during the filmed interview and selected excerpts will air on Ben Fordham’s 2GB program before the full online premiere.
- Tapt Media and its CEO Tom Malone say the long interview is part of a digital growth strategy after the stations’ sale to the Laundy family, using long‑form video to reach online audiences.
- Sections of the political right plus wealthy supporters and sympathetic outlets have amplified Roberts‑Smith’s messaging, with public endorsements and favourable coverage noted from figures linked to One Nation, Gina Rinehart and Kerry Stokes.
- Legal commentators warn the coordinated publicity push could shape public opinion and influence prospective jurors, which may complicate the Crown’s case and the chance of a unanimous verdict at the upcoming trial.