Nine newspapers’ truth defence put the focus on Ben Roberts-Smith’ reputation. It worked | David Rolph

Once a defamation trial begins, it is not possible for the plaintiff to control what may come out in court, as the Victoria Cross winner learnedBen Roberts-Smith loses defamation caseListen to Guardian Australia’s Ben Roberts-Smith v the media podcastGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastJustice Anthony Besanko’s dismissal of Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation claim against the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age and the Canberra Times is a complete vi