A former sports star denied in a Sydney court that he fabricated indecent assault allegations against broadcaster Alan Jones after falling on hard times, as defence counsel questioned inconsistencies and potential financial motives.
A complainant in the Alan Jones indecent assault trial told a Sydney court he reported the alleged abuse to teach his child right from wrong. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges.
Complainant J testified in Sydney Local Court that broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, allegedly indecently assaulted him during a 2004 stay at his Fitzroy Falls farm, demanding he shower and return in a robe, and later touching genitals and kissing without consent.
Enio Screpanti, a 67-year-old former prison worker, has been found guilty of the rape and aggravated indecent assault of a female inmate at an Adelaide jail in the early 2020s. After the unanimous guilty verdicts, his bail was revoked, and he was remanded in custody. Screpanti will return to court next month for a pre-sentence hearing.
A champion athlete, now testifying in a Sydney court, alleges Alan Jones, 85, befriended him at 14, provided financial support, and committed indecent acts including kissing without consent.
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.
A Northern Territory family claims the Department of Education failed to protect their 12-year-old daughter with disabilities, allegedly indecently assaulted by a male classmate in a school bathroom, citing inadequate supervision and response.
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.
Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of Northern Ireland's DUP, was found guilty on 18 counts of sexual crimes against two young victims spanning 23 years. His wife, Eleanor, aided some crimes but will not face penalties due to mental health issues. Donaldson faces sentencing on September 25th.
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson convicted of 18 sexual offences against two child victims over 30 years ago. He was remanded into custody, with a lengthy prison sentence expected. His wife was found to have aided and abetted.
A 46-year-old Hong Kong private tutor, Yu Hey-tsit, pleaded guilty to 15 counts of indecent assault and four of making child pornography. He admitted molesting five boys and filming some offences out of curiosity and to keep "mementos". The crimes were revealed after a 12-year-old boy confided in his grandmother.
A 46-year-old Hong Kong tutor, Yu Hey-tsit, pleaded guilty to 15 counts of indecent assault and four of making child pornography. He admitted molesting five boys and filming some offences out of curiosity, with crimes coming to light after a 12-year-old boy confided in his grandmother.
William "Rob" Gilfillan, already serving Australia's longest sentence for child sexual abuse, has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for "brazen and forcible" sexual crimes against two schoolgirls in the 1980s. The judge noted his denial and lack of rehabilitation prospects.
A Hong Kong woman, now 21, testified in court accusing her former teacher, Cheng Hon-sze, 32, of nine counts of indecent assault over nearly five years. The alleged incidents occurred between November 2019 and June 2024, when the complainant was between 14 and 19.
A Hong Kong woman has accused her former teacher, Cheng Hon-sze, of nine counts of indecent assault over nearly five years. The alleged offences occurred between November 2019 and June 2024, when the complainant was between 14 and 19 years old. Cheng pleaded not guilty in court.
A child welfare worker, Nozomi Fukitani (26), was re-arrested by Hokkaido Prefectural Police on charges of indecent assault and filming a minor. She admitted to the charges.
Australia's Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% pay rise for nearly 3 million workers on award wages, with the lowest-paid receiving a 6% increase. The minimum wage will rise to $26.44 per hour from July 1, a decision influenced by surging fuel prices and inflation.
Australia's Fair Work Commission announced a 4.75% pay rise for nearly 3 million workers on award wages, effective July 1. The lowest-paid workers will receive a 6% increase, raising the minimum hourly wage to $26.44.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, and his wife Eleanor, 60, face trial in Newry crown court for alleged sex offences spanning 21 years, including rape and gross indecency, with the trial expected to last at least four weeks.
A 10-year-old girl testified in a Hong Kong court that her domestic helper, Lady Jay Santos Flores, inappropriately touched her while waking her up. The helper denies four counts of indecent assault.
