Alan Jones trial live updates: former radio broadcaster in Sydney court for day two of indecent assault case – latest news

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Updated 4.8.2026

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Aug 4 Morning

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The Guardian - World NewsAug 4

Alan Jones trial live updates: former radio broadcaster in Sydney court for day two of indecent assault case – latest news

Former radio broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, is on trial in Sydney facing 22 charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty. On the second day of the trial, evidence was presented regarding alleged indecent assaults against a complainant identified as J. The court heard that Jones first met J when he was 14 and a school athlete. J testified that Jones provided him with weekly cash deposits and allegedly kissed him in a hotel room in Canberra, subsequently increasing the payments. J also alleged that Jones grabbed his penis over and under his pants while driving to his farm. J stated he did not report the incidents due to fear of losing his privileged circumstances.

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Former radio broadcaster Alan Jones is facing 22 charges of indecent assault.

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Jones allegedly gifted cash and a car to a teenager he kissed after commenting on a sprinter's penis.

— trial testimony

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Jones allegedly made a weekly deposit of $400 to the complainant when he was a teenager.

— complainant J

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The complainant alleges Jones kissed him in a 'smothering' way in a hotel room.

— complainant J

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Jones allegedly grabbed the complainant's penis over and then under his underpants while driving.

— complainant J

Aug 3 Morning

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The Guardian - World NewsAug 3

Alan Jones allegedly gifted cash and car to teenager he kissed after commenting on sprinter’s penis, trial hears

Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, is facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching after allegedly making comments about a sprinter's penis to a 14-year-old athlete he befriended. The athlete, who has pleaded not guilty, claims Jones gave him gifts including a mobile phone, car, and up to $600 a week after the alleged incident. According to the athlete, Jones made the comment while watching tennis, saying "he had a big cock", before allegedly kissing him on the lips without consent. Jones has denied all wrongdoing and claimed the allegations are baseless or distorted. The trial is expected to run for four months and hear from 76 witnesses, with six other alleged victims set to give evidence of their experiences. Jones's defence team has also suggested that media rivals may have encouraged complainants to make complaints against him.

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 3

Former Australian radio host and national rugby coach Alan Jones on trial for sex charges

The trial of retired Sydney radio broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones, 85, began Monday on charges of sexual offenses against six men and boys. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of indecent assault and two of sexual touching without consent, allegedly committed between 2003 and 2020. The offenses reportedly occurred in Sydney and at his farm. The trial is expected to involve over 70 witnesses and last for months, with Jones opting for a judge-only trial. Prosecutors allege one complainant was about 16 and another was 21 when the incidents occurred. Jones, who previously denied the allegations, was a prominent media figure and successful Wallabies coach.

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Alan Jones allegedly gifted cash and car to teenager he kissed after commenting on sprinter’s penis

— Complainant J

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Jones is facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching

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Alan Jones is on trial for sexual offenses against six men and boys over two decades.

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Jones pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of indecent assault and two of sexual touching without consent.

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Prosecutor Georgina Wright stated one complainant was about 16 and a sports champion when he first met Jones.

— Georgina Wright

Aug 2 Evening

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The Guardian - World NewsAug 2

Alan Jones trial on indecent assault and sexual touching charges begins in Sydney

Former broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, is on trial in Sydney facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. The trial, which began Monday at the Downing Centre local court, is expected to last four months and involve 76 witnesses. Judge Glenn Walsh will hear from six complainants who allege Jones assaulted them between 2003 and 2020. The charges include 20 indecent assault and two sexual touching offenses. The prosecution alleges a pattern of targeting younger men, with Jones denying all wrongdoing. The court also ruled that media can report on evidence presented in camera, despite defense arguments.

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Alan Jones faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.

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The charges involve six different complainants and allegedly occurred between 2003 and 2020.

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The trial is expected to last four months and hear from 76 witnesses.

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Judge Glenn Walsh ruled that media could report on the evidence of complainants, despite defence arguments.

— Judge Glenn Walsh

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The prosecution alleges a pattern of targeting "significantly younger men" in professional and social circles.

— prosecution