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Jason Peters becomes key witness against Ben Roberts-Smith in war crimes case

Former SAS trooper Jason Peters has emerged as a key witness against Ben Roberts-Smith, who faces life imprisonment for war crimes. Peters, also accused of murder, is reportedly promised immunity for testifying. Federal prosecutors allege he executed a prisoner in Afghanistan under Roberts-Smith's orders during a 2009 incident, raising significant legal and ethical questions.

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