Alan Jones, 85, faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against six male complainants, spanning 2003-2020. He denies all allegations, pleading not guilty.
Veteran Sydney broadcaster Alan Jones has appeared in court for the start of his trial, facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six male complainants. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to all charges, with the judge-only trial expected to last several weeks.
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Former broadcaster Alan Jones faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching in a Sydney trial expected to last four months with 76 witnesses. Six complainants allege assaults between 2003-2020, with one giving in-camera evidence.
Alan Jones, 85, a prominent former Australian broadcaster and Wallabies coach, is facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six men in a New South Wales local court. The four-month trial in Sydney will hear from 76 witnesses, with Jones pleading not guilty to all charges.
Former broadcaster Alan Jones faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against six complainants between 2003-2020. A New South Wales court lifted a suppression order on evidence, allowing reporting ahead of the August 3 trial.
