‘Perfect strangers’ and alleged power dynamics: Alan Jones’ trial to begin
Former broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, faces trial Monday on 22 counts of indecent assault and sexual touching allegedly committed against six men over 17 years. The judge-alone proceeding involves more than 70 witnesses and could extend until December. Jones denies all allegations, with prosecutors alleging a pattern of unwanted touching in professional and social settings targeting significantly younger.
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Published 02 Aug 2026, 03:55 UTC · Updated 02 Aug 2026, 04:00 UTC
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