The witnesses for Ben Roberts-Smith

<p>Right now, one of Australia’s most decorated soldiers, Ben Roberts-Smith, is suing Nine newspapers over a series of articles alleging war crimes. </p><p>As the case has played out, we have learned extraordinary details about Australia’s most secretive operations during the war in Afghanistan, with evidence being aired in civil court.  </p><p>Some witnesses have told the court they saw Ben Roberts-Smith unlawfully kill people — others say he was acting inside the rules of engagement.</p><p>Today, senior reporter for <em>The Saturday Paper,</em> Rick Morton on the latest evidence in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Senior reporter for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Rick Morton.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Background reading:</strong> <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-crime/2022/05/14/ben-roberts-smith-trial-calls-next-witness/165245040013879">Ben Roberts-Smith trial calls next witness</a> in <em>The Saturday Paper</em>.</p><p><br /></p><p>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>