A fellow war vet on Ben Roberts-Smith and the long legal road ahead
About this episode
The episode discusses the allegations against Ben Roberts-Smith and features insights from fellow veteran Glenn Kolomeitz on the defense community's perspective.
This week, accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith, who is out on bail for five charges of murdering unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners in 2009 and 2012, came out swinging. The highly decorated soldier categorically denied the allegations against him, saying he will never give up the fight. Roberts-Smith insists he’s proud of his service in Afghanistan, and of the men and women who served alongside him. Men like Glenn Kolomeitz – a defence force lawyer deployed with Ben Roberts-Smith’s squadron in Afghanistan – whose take on the charges, the investigation and the impending trial may not be what you’d expect. Today, war veteran and defence lawyer Glenn Kolo meitz, on how the defence community feels about Ben Roberts-Smith, and what comes next. If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support . Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Veteran and lawyer Glenn Kolomeitz Photo: AAP Image/Jason O’Brien See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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