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Broadcaster Alan Jones Hit with More Sex Abuse Charges
Alan Jones faces 44 charges including 20 indecent assault counts amid allegations from 11 victims spanning 2001 to 2019, police said.
- Alan Jones, an 84-year-old former broadcaster and Wallabies coach, faces nine additional indecent assault charges, bringing total allegations to 44.
- These charges come after an extensive NSW Police inquiry spanning several months concerning accusations of indecent assault and non-consensual sexual contact involving 11 individuals between 2001 and 2019.
- Jones was arrested at his Circular Quay apartment last November and denied all allegations, vowing to plead not guilty and fight the charges.
- Jones's lawyer said the evidence includes witness statements that are “blatantly contradictory” and flagged concerns over the November 2024 police raid legality.
- Jones's case will be mentioned in Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday, marking the first court mention of the new charges.
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Alan Jones facing nine new charges of indecent assault
Former broadcaster Alan Jones has been hit with nine new charges of indecent assault.The 84-year-old is now facing dozens of separate allegations, including aggravated indecent assault and sexual touching.The new charges were laid yesterday ahead of his appearance on Thursday at Downing Local Court.READ MORE: Drug texts allegedly exchanged between charged NRL star and Roosters playerJones has been on bail at his Circular Quay apartment since …
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