Dr. Samantha Crompvoets, Ph.D is a sociologist with over 20 years of experience who has conducted extensive empirical research for Australia's Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Department of Defence.

Read her 2016 paper that touched off the investigation of war crimes in Australia's Special Operations Command.

Additional background on the Brereton Report.

Dr. Crompvoets book, Blood Lust, Trust & Blame, is available on Amazon.

For a good overview of the sensational libel of Australia's most-decorate soldier, check out the Guardian's podcast, Ben Roberts-Smith vs. The Media.

Thanks to Ryan Hettena for the theme music and Erik Carstensen for help with production.

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