Sue Me Later
The law isn’t always what you think it is.
Hosted by Hayder Shkara from the Justice Network, this podcast breaks down the real stories behind the headlines.
We explain what actually happens in court and most importantly - how it all affects you.
You’ll hear the thinking behind legal decisions, the mistakes people make, and the details that can completely change the outcome of a case.
Sue Me Later
Australian Lawyer Predicts Problems in the Ben Roberts-Smith Trial
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The case against Ben Roberts-Smith is shaping up to be one of the most difficult prosecutions Australia has ever attempted.
In this video, I break down the real problems with this case from the perspective of an Australian lawyer.
Once you strip away the media coverage - what you’re left with is a prosecution that faces serious legal and practical hurdles:
– Allegations coming out of a war zone, years after the fact
– Heavy reliance on witness evidence that will be aggressively challenged
– The overlap with a civil case that already made findings against him
– And the sheer complexity of trying to prove criminal guilt beyond reasonable doubt
This is where things get interesting
I also cover:
– why delay is such a big issue in cases like this
– how credibility battles can make or break a trial
– and the legal risks both sides are walking into
0:00 - Ben Roberts-Smith Charged with War Crimes
0:18 - An Extreme Prosecution Challenge
1:03 - Meet Hayder Shkara
1:31 - The Problem of Time
1:43 - Lack of Physical Evidence
1:55 - Fading Witness Testimonies
2:13 - Witness Logistics in Afghanistan
2:36 - Comparing Domestic vs. War Zone Forensics
3:34 - Witness Credibility & Reputation Pressure
4:20 - National Security vs. Public Interest
4:41 - Document Redaction & Immunity Claims
5:35 - Defamation Trial Context
6:10 - Pre-trial Media Prejudice
6:21 - The Risk of a Hung Jury
7:12 - Conclusion & Outro