Multiple witnesses who claim they saw no evidence of any sexual abuse from controversial radio host Alan Jones could clear his name, a court has been told.
At 84, the former broadcaster has entered a plea of not guilty to 25 charges of indecent assault and two charges of sexual touching, involving nine individuals who have come forward with allegations spanning 17 years during his prominent career in radio.
The case is set to unfold in a hearing scheduled for several months starting in August. Bryan Wrench, Jones’ attorney, has expressed confidence that much of the evidence is in favor of his client, suggesting it could exonerate him.
Jones, who has described the accusations as either “baseless” or “distorted truths,” rose to fame with a broadcasting career that began in 1985. He was known for his incisive interviews with political figures and his ability to polarize audiences with his forthright opinions.
He worked with Sydney radio station 2UE before joining rival 2GB, where he was a long-time ratings juggernaut until 2020.
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