Alan Jones Faces 26 Historical Assault Charges Across Two Decades

Court documents reveal detailed allegations of indecent assault and misconduct against the former broadcaster, involving nine complainants and spanning 18 years.

• Alan Jones, 83, has been charged with 26 offences, including aggravated indecent assault, indecent acts, and common assault, allegedly committed between 2001 and 2019.
• The allegations involve nine complainants, with police describing the investigation as complex and involving both personal and professional relationships with Jones.
• Court documents detail claims of inappropriate touching, including fondling genitals, squeezing bottoms, and kissing, with one complainant reportedly 17 years old at the time of the alleged incident.
• Eleven of the charges are classified as aggravated indecent assault, with one complainant, a former employee, alleging repeated misconduct while under Jones’ authority.
• Jones, who denies all allegations, was arrested on November 18 and released on bail; his first court appearance is scheduled for December 18 at Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court.

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