November 17th 2024.
Alan Jones, a well-known and respected broadcaster, has recently been arrested in Sydney on charges of alleged indecent assault and sexual touching. This morning, police arrived at his home in Circular Quay and took the 83-year-old to the Day Street station. This arrest comes after the State Crime Command's Child Abuse Squad launched an investigation in March 2024, known as Strike Force Bonnefin, into alleged incidents of indecent assault and sexual touching that occurred between 2001 and 2019.
According to reports, a search is currently being conducted in Jones' luxurious apartment. The investigators are expected to provide more information about the arrest later today. This news follows months of allegations made by several young men who claimed to have been indecently assaulted by Jones. These allegations were previously published by the Herald and Age newspapers, bringing attention to the severity of the situation.
It is worth noting that Jones has vehemently denied all allegations of indecent assault made against him. Furthermore, 9News would like to make it clear that the arrest of Jones is not related to these claims. The broadcaster, who retired from radio in 2020 and television in 2021, was a highly influential figure in the industry and will be greatly missed. We will keep you updated as more details emerge.
In the meantime, we would like to remind our readers that support is available for those who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, or family violence. The National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service is available at 1800RESPECT and offers confidential and professional support. Our thoughts are with all those involved in this situation, and we hope for a just resolution.
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