Roberts-Smith should pay full costs of defamation case ‘based on a lie’,court hears

Roberts-Smith should pay full costs of defamation case ‘based on a lie’,court hears

The former soldier brought a lawsuit despite knowing the war crimes allegations were true,according to the media outlets that now want him to pay their costs.

  • byMichael Bachelard

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Police,war crimes investigators seek access to documents in Roberts-Smith case

Police,war crimes investigators seek access to documents in Roberts-Smith case

The Australian Federal Police and the Office of the Special Investigator want access to restricted documents from Ben Roberts-Smith’s multimillion-dollar case.

  • byMichaela Whitbourn
Ben Roberts-Smith backer Ross Coulthart now a leading UFO truther

Ben Roberts-Smith backer Ross Coulthart now a leading UFO truther

The former investigative journalist who ran interference for war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has gained a cult following among American UFO watchers.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andLiam Mannix
The extraordinary security measures for Roberts-Smith appeal

The extraordinary security measures for Roberts-Smith appeal

The former soldier’s appeal against his defamation loss will be heard in February,and each judge will be given a safe and separate computer to protect national security.

  • byMichaela Whitbourn
Kerry Stokes resists producing documents showing involvement in Roberts-Smith case

Kerry Stokes resists producing documents showing involvement in Roberts-Smith case

Ben Roberts-Smith’s key supporters at Seven West Media are seeking to overturn a court order forcing them to reveal their communications with the former soldier’s lawyers.

  • byMichaela Whitbourn
Costs fight delayed in Roberts-Smith case as Nine seeks Seven documents

Costs fight delayed in Roberts-Smith case as Nine seeks Seven documents

Ben Roberts-Smith’s key supporters at Seven West Media may resist handing over documents revealing their involvement in his failed defamation case,the Federal Court has heard.

  • byMichaela Whitbourn
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‘Hero worship must never be blind’:The lesson from Chris Masters

‘Hero worship must never be blind’:The lesson from Chris Masters

The veteran journalist’s account of the investigation into Ben Roberts-Smith shows the crucial need for truth and perspective.

  • byAlbert Palazzo
‘Heil Ben’:Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell praises war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith

‘Heil Ben’:Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell praises war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith

A suburban Melbourne RSL was tricked into hosting a National Socialist Network event,which has attracted the attention of counter-terror police.

  • byDavid Estcourt
Stokes forced to reveal communications with Roberts-Smith’s lawyers

Stokes forced to reveal communications with Roberts-Smith’s lawyers

Ben Roberts-Smith’s key supporters at Seven West Media must hand over thousands of documents showing their involvement in his failed defamation case.

  • byMichaela Whitbourn
Seven director’s 8600 emails about Roberts-Smith defamation case

Seven director’s 8600 emails about Roberts-Smith defamation case

Nine newspapers are seeking access to thousands of emails Seven commercial director Bruce McWilliam sent and received during the former soldier’s failed defamation case.

  • byMichaela Whitbourn
Defence whistleblower wants charges on show at War Memorial

Defence whistleblower wants charges on show at War Memorial

Former army lawyer David McBride,who is facing trial this year,wants evidence of his treatment by the justice system displayed.

  • byAngus Thompson