On the subject of our military veterans, when entangled in lawsuits where reputations, behaviour and patriotism are scrutinised, there is surely not a more appropriate body of people to find fairness in complex situations than an Aussie jury. The prosecution of Ben Roberts-Smith is surely a mixed blessing, finally endowing him with a forum to have evidence forensically tested to the highest standards, rather than the “balance of probabilities” required for civil suits (“A war you won’t win”, “, DT,9/4). News from former Colonel Bruce Levet, an Australian Defence Force legal officer, that this prosecution is likely to fail might be great news for those consistently supporting Ben Roberts-Smith and others in a similar position. Alan Sexton, North Parramatta 2026-4-10