# Ben Roberts-Smith launches brand to support family amid legal battle

Former Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has launched a new brand aimed at supporting his family as he continues his legal battle. The move follows his failed defamation case over allegations of war crimes in Afghanistan, which drew widespread attention. It matters because it keeps the high-profile case and its financial and reputational fallout in the public eye.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/16/ben-roberts-smith-launches-brand-epic-1-two-amid-legal-battle-ntwnfb) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:55:32 GMT

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/latest-estimate-for-starship-launches-required-to-support-a-moon-landing-22/) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:52:31 +0000