{
  "id": 63149,
  "title": "Alan Jones arrives for indecent assault, sexual touching trial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/alan-jones-arrives-for-indecent-assault-sexual-touching-trial",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T23:49:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-03/alan-jones-indecent-assault-sexual-touching-trial-starts/106985660"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Sydney radio broadcaster Alan Jones has appeared in court for the commencement of his trial regarding six counts of indecent assault and sexual touching. The 85-year-old denies all allegations, which allegedly took place between 2003 and 2020 at various locations, including his apartment inside 'The Toaster' in Sydney, a public event, and his former property in the Southern Highlands. After a series of pre-trial hearings, the charges have been reduced from their original number, leaving Jones facing 22 charges in total. The trial, presided over by Judge Glenn Walsh, is expected to feature more than 70 witnesses and span several weeks.",
  "summary": "Veteran Sydney broadcaster Alan Jones arrives at court for the first day of his indecent assault and sexual touching trial.",
  "key_points": [
    "Veteran Sydney radio broadcaster Alan Jones faces trial",
    "Six counts of indecent assault and sexual touching alleged",
    "Charges reduced to 22, trial expected to last several weeks"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}