Ben Roberts-Smith

"I continue to maintain my innocence and deny these egregious spiteful allegations."

"I understand this journey will be difficult. But I can promise everybody that I have never run from a fight in my life."

"I'm proud of my service in Afghanistan. While I was there, I always acted within my values, within my training and within the rules of engagement."

"I would have preferred these charges not to be brought, I will be taking this opportunity to finally clear my name."

"I describe my arrest as a sensational and unnecessary spectacle."

"I categorically deny all of these allegations."

"I will be taking this opportunity to finally clear my name."

"I’d also like to say that I’m extremely proud of all of the men and women that served alongside me in Afghanistan."

"I categorically deny all of these allegations."

"I’m proud of my service in Afghanistan."

"I would ask that the media please allow my family their privacy at this time."

"I categorically deny all of these allegations, and while I would have preferred these charges not be brought, I will be taking this opportunity to finally clear my name."