Former radio broadcaster Alan Jones faces eight new charges related to alleged sexual assault of a 10th complainant. The charges, added to 26 existing counts, detail allegations of fondling, kissing, and masturbation between 2001 and 2019. Jones maintains his innocence and will present his case to a jury.
Alan Jones allegedly masturbated as he “grabbed and squeezed” the penis of his 10th alleged victim, according to fresh charges laid against the former radio broadcaster.
Jones is also accused of having kissed the man on the mouth, “gripped and squeezed penis multiple times” and rubbed it with his hand. The acts allegedly occurred in 2003 and 2004. Earlier, chaotic scenes greeted the arrival of the former king of breakfast radio, who was wearing claret-coloured trousers, a yellow and blue patterned tie with a navy blazer. Balancing on a cane,
one year ago, which revealed allegations Jones used his position of power to prey on a number of young men, indecently assaulting them, groping or inappropriately touching them without consent.Bryan Wrench, another of Jones’ solicitors, entered a not-guilty plea on his client’s behalf to all 34 charges and asked that Jones be excused when the matter returns to court on March 11.
This may take longer than if the matter was to be heard by a magistrate in the Local Court, who can only impose a maximum sentence of two years for any single offence, or five years for multiple offences. These restrictions do not apply to the District Court. Jones is facing multiple allegations of indecent assault which can attract a maximum penalty of five years. He is also facing more serious charges of aggravated indecent assault, which has a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment.
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