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Barrister’s message for Nine: Show me the money

Aaron Patrick
Aaron PatrickSenior correspondent

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Ben Roberts-Smith’s barrister didn’t waste time on Tuesday, the second day of the ex-soldier’s epic defamation trial, getting to the point.

Bruce McClintock, SC, wants money for his man. Lots and lots of money, from Nine Entertainment Co, which Roberts-Smith is suing for accusing him in 2018 of murder while fighting in Afghanistan with the Special Air Service Regiment.

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Aaron Patrick is the senior correspondent. He writes about politics and business from the Sydney newsroom. Email Aaron at apatrick@afr.com

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