Ex-Radio Host Alan Jones Faces New Indecency Charge, Total Alleged Victims Rise to 11

March 7, 2025
Ex-Radio Host Alan Jones Faces New Indecency Charge, Total Alleged Victims Rise to 11
  • Alan Jones, an 83-year-old former radio host, has been charged with an additional assault involving an act of indecency, bringing the total number of alleged victims to 11.

  • He now faces a total of 35 charges related to allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching against men from 2001 to 2019.

  • In December 2024, he faced additional charges of eight indecent assault offences concerning a 10th victim, with incidents reported to have occurred between 2003 and 2004.

  • The investigation into Jones began when NSW police established Strike Force Bonnefin in March 2024, following a major report by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age detailing claims of his exploitation of power to target young men.

  • On March 7, 2025, New South Wales police announced the new charge as part of the ongoing investigation by the child abuse squad under Strike Force Bonnefin.

  • Jones received a Court Attendance Notice for the new assault charge and is scheduled to appear in Downing Centre Local Court on March 11, 2025.

  • He was excused from attending court for this upcoming hearing.

  • Jones has pleaded not guilty to all existing charges, claiming the allegations are baseless or distort the truth.

  • His previous charges include aggravated indecent acts and sexual touching without consent, linked to 10 complainants from incidents occurring between 2001 and 2019.

  • The youngest alleged victim was reportedly 17 years old at the time of the incidents.

  • Bail conditions for Jones were initially strict, requiring him to stay at a Sydney address, but were relaxed in December 2024 to allow him to stay elsewhere with prior notification to police.

  • The alleged offences took place at various locations in New South Wales, including his former residence in Newtown and a luxury apartment in Circular Quay.

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Alan Jones hit with new charge against 11th alleged victim

The Sydney Morning Herald • Mar 7, 2025

Alan Jones hit with new charge against 11th alleged victim

Alan Jones hit with new charge

news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site • Mar 7, 2025

Alan Jones hit with new charge

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