‘Why such a rush’: Coalition questions Ben Roberts-Smith charging timeline
The Coalition has raised concerns about the rapid timeline of charges against former Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith. Attorney-General Michelle Rowland approved the charges just two days after receiving the evidence, prompting questions about the prosecution's urgency. This situation has sparked a political debate regarding the treatment of veterans and the integrity of the judicial process.
- ▪The Coalition has suggested that authorities may have rushed the prosecution of Ben Roberts-Smith.
- ▪Attorney-General Michelle Rowland consented to the charges within two days of receiving a brief of evidence.
- ▪Roberts-Smith was arrested in Sydney on April 7, shortly after the Attorney-General's consent.
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