This week, accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith, who is on bail for five charges of murdering unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners in 2009 and 2012, came out swinging.

The highly decorated soldier categorically denied the allegations against him, saying he will never give up the fight.

Roberts-Smith insists he’s proud of his service in Afghanistan, and of the men and women who served alongside him.

Men like Glenn Kolomeitz – a defence force lawyer deployed with Roberts-Smith’s squadron in Afghanistan – whose take on the charges, the investigation and the impending trial may not be what you’d expect.

Today, Kolomeitz discusses how the defence community feels about Roberts-Smith, and what comes next for his former squadron mate.

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Guest: Veteran and lawyer Glenn Kolomeitz