One-time talkback radio king Alan Jones will front court for the first time after he was charged with a string of serious historic sexual offences, including allegations he assaulted a then-employee.
The former 2GB radio host, 83, is due to appear before Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday morning only weeks after his arrest following a raid on his luxury Circular Quay apartment.
Mr Jones is facing 26 charges, including committing an aggravated indecent act and sexually touching a person without consent, in relation to nine complainants. It is alleged the incidents occurred between 2001 and 2019.
Former 2GB radio host Alan Jones is expected to front court for the first time on Wednesday. Picture: NewsWire / Dylan Coker
Police allege the acts occurred at a range of locations in NSW, including Mr Jones’ former residence in Newtown, his luxury Circular Quay apartment, and a property at Fitzroy Falls in the Southern Highlands.
Of the 26 allegations made by NSW Police, several relate to a person known as Complainant C, who officers will allege “was under the authority of the accused by reason of being directly employed” by Jones.
The allegations brought on behalf of Complainant C include that Jones touched the man’s knee, leg, and inner thigh, touched and rubbed his penis, and repeatedly kissed him on the lips.
Mr Jones is being represented by Bryan Wrench (left) and barrister Christopher Murphy. Picture: NewsWire / Dylan Coker
Further allegations include that Jones assaulted and sexually touched a man and squeezed another man’s bottom among other acts, which police allege took place between 2008 and 2019 in Sydney and Fitzroy Falls.
Mr Jones was arrested at his harbourside apartment on November 18, and was later granted conditional bail.
He has not entered any pleas and is being represented high-profile lawyers Chris Murphy and Bryan Wrench, who have previously said their client denies any misconduct.
More to come.