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Alan Jones indecent assault trial begins

Entities: Alan Jones · Downing Centre Local Court · Glenn Walsh · Wallabies · Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Overview

Former broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, began the Downing Centre Local Court trial on 2 August 2026, a day before the scheduled start. He faces 22 charges – 20 counts of indecent assault and two of sexual touching – relating to alleged incidents between 2003 and 2020 at his Sydney harbourside apartment, a Fitzroy Falls farm, a north‑shore restaurant and other venues. Six complainants describe groping, non‑consensual kissing and other touching, with multiple allegations against two victims. Prosecutors intend to call up to 76 witnesses and have been allowed to introduce “tendency” and “coincidence” evidence to show a pattern of behaviour. Defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir SC, after withdrawing a pre‑trial motion, continues to represent Jones, who maintains he never indecently assaulted anyone. Solicitor Bryan Wrench also assists the defence. The trial is expected to run for several months.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

Timeline

  1. about 5 hours ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Alan Jones faces first day of court trial on indecent assault charges in Sydney

    85‑year‑old former radio host and ex‑Wallabies coach Alan Jones began a Sydney court trial, pleading not guilty to 22 indecent assault charges alleged by six men spanning 2003‑2020.

  2. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Alan Jones trial set for Aug 3 as defence drops delay bid

    Alan Jones’ indecent‑assault trial begins 3 Aug 2026 in Sydney after his lawyers drop a motion to delay the case.

  3. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Alan Jones to Face Trial Over Indecent Assault Claims Involving Younger Men

    85‑year‑old former broadcaster Alan Jones will stand trial in August on 22 indecent assault charges, with prosecutors permitted to use pattern‑behaviour evidence of sexual contact with significantly younger men

  4. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources
    Alan Jones case sees indecent assault charges reduced to 22 in Sydney court

    Former broadcaster Alan Jones has had four indecent‑assault charges dropped, reducing the case to 22 counts involving six complainants; his trial begins Aug 3 in Sydney.

Sources

brisbanetimes.com.au · canberradaily.com.au · communitynews.com.au · hellocare.com.au · m.smh.com.au · mirror.co.uk · odt.co.nz · perthnow.com.au · smh.com.au · theage.com.au · thenightly.com.au · theqldr.com.au · watoday.com.au

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