Ben Roberts-Smith defamation dismissal reverberates around the globe

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Ben Roberts-Smith has resigned from his role as General Manager of Seven Queensland following his defamation trial loss. The Federal Court dismissal has now raised the question of potential criminal charges to follow.

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