Soldiers Testify Against Roberts-Smith in War Crimes Case

0:00Four Australian soldiers have come forward in the war crimes case against Ben Robert Smith, admitting they killed Afghan nationals on his orders. These guys got immunity and gave prosecutors detailed accounts. Robert Smith faces five murder charges from his time in Afghanistan and a Sydney court just granted him bail after 10 days in custody. He walked out of civil water correctional complex Friday night through a back exit to dodge the media swarm. Earlier, he appeared via video link in prison greens, looking sharp while his parents watched from the front row. The judge cited trial delays and access issues as reasons for release under strict conditions like surrendering his passport. Supporters showed up including his mom who said she loves him and a veteran claiming he was just following orders. The charges have split the veteran community, with some questioning the investigation's cost and timing. Officers alleged the victims were unarmed, handcuffed prisoners in controlled areas, then executed with evidence planted like grenades or radios to, fake, legit, kills, forensic

1:03marks on wrists, back up the detention claims, and three of the four soldiers tied directly to these cases. Robert Smith's team expects a long fight with possible new evidence, but the trial could drag two years or more. Next court date is June 5th, as this high-profile saga keeps unfolding down under. In the news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters, I'm Cory with the story.