Smith says he does not regret 'a single thing' in his career during 2GB interview
Australian war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith stated in a radio interview that he has no regrets regarding his military career as he prepares for a trial over alleged war crimes. He continues to deny all charges related to his service in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile allegations of war crimes by a Victoria Cross recipient, sparking significant public and legal debate in Australia regarding military conduct.
Ben Roberts-Smith spoke with 2GB presenter Ben Fordham for more than two hours. ( YouTube: 2GB Sydney )
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith gives a lengthy radio interview where he says he "wouldn't change a single thing" about his military career.
Mr Roberts-Smith told 2GB's Ben Fordham he will continue to fight allegations of war crime murder.
The case will return to court in December.
Link copied Share Share article War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has revealed how much his failed defamation case cost the billionaire who helped bankroll it and said he does not regret "a single thing" in his military career, during a lengthy media interview conducted as he awaits a trial over alleged war crimes.
The Victoria Cross recipient continued to emphatically deny wrongdoing and insisted he always adhered to the rules of engagement in a two-and-a-half hour conversation with 2GB, owned by Tapt Media.
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