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details other murders they witnessed.” The statement of facts states there are “common themes… attached to each murder Roberts-Smith committed, directed or facilitated”. According to the statement of facts: - Each victim was unarmed
Afghan National Army soldier working with Australian soldiers turned on them, killing three and injuring two others, sparking a massive manhunt. The search for Sergeant Hekmatullah became the highest priority for the ADF. Roberts-Smith
detailed in the charges, the consequences of a conviction were of “profound gravity”. But lawyers for Roberts-Smith argued that there were exceptional circumstances surrounding this criminal case. Slade Howell, for Roberts-Smith, argued