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Alan Jones indecent assault trial set for Aug 3 begins
In mid‑July 2026 the case against former Former broadcaster Alan Jones narrowed to Jones, 85, began the Downing Centre Local Court trial on 2 August 2026, a day before the scheduled start. He faces 22 charges after – 20 counts of indecent assault and two complainants withdrew, leaving six of sexual touching – relating to alleged victims and incidents from 2003‑2020 between 2003 and 2020 at his Sydney harbourside apartment, a Fitzroy Falls farm, a north‑shore restaurant and other Sydney venues. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of indecent assault Six complainants describe groping, non‑consensual kissing and other touching, with multiple allegations against two of sexual touching. The Downing Centre Local Court trial is scheduled for 3 August 2026 and is expected to run for several months. victims. Prosecutors intend to call up to 76 witnesses and have been allowed to introduce “tendency” and “coincidence” evidence to show a pattern of sexual conduct toward younger men, arguing a power‑dynamic where Jones acted as employer or mentor. behaviour. Defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir SC withdrew SC, after withdrawing a pre‑trial motion seeking a stay of proceedings and the exclusion of electronic‑device evidence seized in November 2024, indicating the case will proceed on the scheduled dates. Jones said motion, continues to represent Jones, who maintains he never indecently assaulted anyone. Solicitor Bryan Wrench also assists the defence. The trial is “anxious expected to have his day in court.” run for several months.