comparemela.com

Latest Breaking News On - காயங்கள் ம்க்கிலிந்தோக்க் - Page 4 : comparemela.com

Ben Roberts-Smith s war crimes trial of the century in Sydney could be shifted to Perth or Adelaide

Australia s most decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is suing Nine newspapers Afghanistan veteran and VC recipient claims he was portrayed as a war criminal The 42-year-old was in a Federal Court witness box for three weeks last month Mr Roberts-Smith could claim millions in damages if he proves he was defamed His trial was suspended on June 29 due to Sydney s ongoing Covid-19 lockdown

Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial may be moved out of NSW due to Covid-19 outbreak

“If we want to keep this case going, it may be necessary to consider those things.” Most of the witnesses to be called in the case are former or serving SAS soldiers, based in Western Australia, traditionally the slowest state to open up its borders to Covid-affected areas. Justice Besanko is usually based in Adelaide and South Australia currently has fewer than 20 active cases, and few restrictions on movement. The trial is one of the most high-profile defamation actions in Australian legal history. Victoria Cross recipient Roberts-Smith, one of the most decorated soldiers in the Australian military, is suing the Age, the Sydney Morning Herald and the Canberra Times for defamation over a series of ­reports he alleges are defamatory and portray him as someone who “broke the moral and legal rules of military engagement” and committed war crimes including murder.

Ben Roberts-Smith trial should hear Afghan witnesses soon says media

Credit:Peter Rae Justice Besanko had scheduled a planning hearing for July 19, with a view to resuming the trial a week later on July 26. However, the NSW government confirmed on Wednesday that a lockdown in Greater Sydney, now in its third week, would be extended by at least another two weeks from Monday. Lawyers for the media outlets have asked the court to consider resuming the trial for one week only to hear evidence from four Afghan witnesses who will be questioned via videolink from Kabul while the parties appear in a courtroom in Sydney. The witnesses are living in a safe house in Kabul awaiting the call to give evidence.

Documents reveal a former SA cop | Sky News Australia

Documents reveal a former SA cop | Sky News Australia
skynews.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from skynews.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.

NT government expected to refer Ken Fleming to Privileges Committee

NT government expected to refer Ken Fleming to Privileges Committee
skynews.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from skynews.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.

© 2025 Vimarsana

vimarsana © 2020. All Rights Reserved.