Alan Jones, the former host of the popular Sydney breakfast radio show on 2GB, is currently facing charges related to 26 offences.
Breakdown of the Charges:
The charges comprise 24 counts of historic indecent assault and 2 additional counts of assault with an act of indecency, involving 9 alleged victims.
The historic indecent assault charges concern incidents that allegedly transpired between 2001 and 2019, encompassing 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault, 9 counts of assault with an act of indecency, 2 counts of sexual touching without consent and 2 counts of common assault.
The Alleged Victims:
The alleged victims are:
- Seven men,
- A young boy aged 17 at the time of the alleged offence, as stated by NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Michael Fitzgerald, and
- A ninth alleged victim discovered during the Police investigation.
Police have noted that some of the alleged victims personally knew Jones, and at least one was employed by him.
Investigative Journalist, Kate McClymont informed 9News that following the initial charges imposed, more individuals have reached out to her with further allegations.
The Investigation and Arrest:
Over the past few months, Nine Entertainment’s newspapers, 'The Sydney Morning Herald' and 'The Age' have published allegations from various young men alleging that Jones had indecently assaulted them.
These reports encouraged some of the alleged victims to come forward to police, prompting a ‘complex… protracted and thorough’ investigation, as described by NSW Police Commissioner, Karen Webb.
The investigation culminated in Jones being arrested at his Circular Quay residence at 7:45am on Monday, 18 November 2024. Detectives from the NSW Police Child Abuse Squad searched the harbour-front apartment and seized multiple electronic devices.
Upcoming Court Proceedings:
Jones has denied all allegations, with several high-profile figures including billionaire businessman and investor, James Packer, offering their support.
He has been granted conditional bail, encompassing travel restrictions and orders to not contact or harass his alleged victims, and is scheduled to appear in Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday 18 December 2024.
We will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.
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