Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to fight war crime charges

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

— Ben Roberts-Smith , Athlete

"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."

— Ben Roberts-Smith , Athlete

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

— Ben Roberts-Smith , Athlete

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

— Ben Roberts-Smith , Athlete

"I categorically deny all of these allegations."

— Ben Roberts-Smith , Athlete

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

— Ben Roberts-Smith , Athlete

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

— Ben Roberts-Smith , Athlete

"I categorically deny all of these allegations."

— Ben Roberts-Smith , Athlete

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

— Ben Roberts-Smith , Athlete

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

— Ben Roberts-Smith , Athlete

"it will be alleged the victims were not taking part in hostilities at the time of their alleged murder in Afghanistan"

— Krissy Barrett , Other

"Authorities would allege that the victims were not taking part in hostilities at the time of their alleged killings in Afghanistan."

— Krissy Barrett , Other