Why the Ben Roberts-Smith verdict is not a complete victory for journalism | Hugh Riminton

Nine could still face a bill into seven figures, experts say, amid concerns that fear of expensive legal action could discourage future investigationsFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesBen Roberts-Smith’s personally disastrous defamation case is not the complete victory it seems for Australian journalism.The gruelling five-year legal battle will leave the Nine stable out of pocket by a seven-figure sum, even after payment of costs.Hugh Riminton is national affairs ed