Top Australian Radio Host Alan Jones Allegedly Groped Men As They Drove, Court Hears
Prosecutors say Jones used gifts and mentorship to build trust with younger men before the judge-alone trial, which will hear from more than 70 witnesses.
- On Monday, former Australian radio broadcaster Alan Jones appeared at Downing Centre District Court for the first day of his criminal trial, facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six men.
- Prosecutors allege the 85-year-old used his significant influence as a broadcaster to target younger men, offering gifts and mentorship to build trust before engaging in unwanted sexual contact between 2003 and 2020.
- Allegations regarding "Complainant J" include Jones providing $400 a week and gifts, including a Nokia mobile phone, to a teenager who felt "trapped" while visiting his Sydney apartment and Southern Highlands property.
- Defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir SC told the court Jones faced a "trial by media" following Strike Force Bonnefin's investigation, while the judge-alone trial is expected to hear from more than 70 Crown witnesses over coming months.
- Arrested in 2024, Jones has consistently denied all allegations, pleading not guilty to the charges while maintaining the claims are baseless or distort the truth.
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Star Australian broadcaster faces trial for sexual assault
Alan Jones faced a local court in Sydney for the opening day of a trial that will examine allegations he indecently assaulted six young men across a stretch of almost 20 years. The 85-year-old is a household name across Australia and held immense sway through his conservative radio talk show. He was arrested at his luxury Sydney apartment in 2024 and now faces 20 charges of indecent assault and two of sexually touching without consent, court rec…
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Alan Jones Appears For First Day Of Criminal Trial Alleging Indecent Assault Of Young Men
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Former Australian radio host and national rugby coach Alan Jones on trial for sex charges
Retired Sydney radio broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones is standing trial on accusations he committed sexual offenses against six men and boys over two decades.
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