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flag Australian war hero Ben Roberts-Smith loses appeal against war crimes conviction in Afghanistan.

flag The Australian Federal Court has dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith's appeal, upholding the finding that he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. flag Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross recipient, was accused of murdering four unarmed civilians, including a man with a prosthetic leg. flag The court found the claims substantially true, supported by eyewitness accounts. flag Soldiers testified they stayed silent due to fear of reprisal. flag Roberts-Smith's legal costs are expected to reach tens of millions of dollars, and he plans to appeal to the High Court.

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