Alan Jones trial on indecent assault and sexual touching charges begins in Sydney
The 85-year-old former broadcaster faces 22 charges from six different complainants in what is expected to be a four-month trial Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The high-profile trial of former broadcaster Alan Jones for indecent assault and sexual touching charges begins on Monday in Sydney’s Downing Centre local court and is expected to run for four months and hear…
The trial of 85-year-old former broadcaster Alan Jones has begun in Sydney's Downing Centre local court. He faces 22 charges, including indecent assault and sexual touching, from six different complainants. The trial is expected to run for four months and hear from 76 witnesses.
The charges relate to incidents allegedly occurring between 2003 and 2020 at Jones's apartment in Sydney and his property in the Southern Highlands. According to The Conversation AU, the charges comprise 20 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching.
The trial is being heard in a closed court due to the small size of the courtroom, with only Judge Glenn Walsh, legal teams, media representatives, and child protection squad officers present. The case is being streamed via audiovisual link, but this will be paused when complainants give evidence.
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