Alan Jones Pleads Not Guilty to 34 Sexual Assault Charges
The former broadcaster and rugby coach faces allegations spanning nearly two decades, involving 10 alleged victims and multiple charges of indecent assault.
- Alan Jones, 83, appeared in Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court, where his lawyer entered not-guilty pleas to all 34 charges against him.
- The charges include aggravated indecent assault, assault with an act of indecency, sexually touching without consent, and common assault, with alleged incidents occurring between 2001 and 2019.
- The allegations involve 10 individuals, including former employees and others Jones allegedly knew personally or professionally, with the youngest alleged victim being 17 years old at the time.
- Jones, addressing the media after his court appearance, described the allegations as 'baseless or distortions of the truth' and vowed to defend himself before a jury trial next year.
- The charges stem from a nine-month investigation by NSW Police's Strike Force Bonnefin, initiated after media reports uncovered allegations of misconduct.
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