November 18th 2024.
Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones, known for his influential career in the media industry, is facing even more legal trouble as two additional charges have been brought against him in relation to a ninth alleged victim. This comes after the 83-year-old was already charged with 24 counts of historic indecent assault just yesterday.
According to detectives, the new charges were brought forth after a ninth alleged victim was discovered during the ongoing investigation. This news comes as a shock to many, as Jones was arrested at his home in Circular Quay early Monday morning. The police have charged him with a total of 24 offenses, dating back to 2001 and spanning over a period of 18 years.
Among the charges, Jones faces 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault under authority, nine counts of assault with an act of indecency, and two counts of common assault. These serious charges have been made even more concerning by the fact that the youngest of Jones' alleged victims was only 17 years old at the time of the alleged offense.
Assistant Commissioner Michael Fitzgerald of the New South Wales Police addressed the media, confirming that several young men have come forward with allegations of indecent assault by Jones. These allegations were first made public through reports published by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, both of which are owned by Nine newspapers. It was these reports that prompted some of the alleged victims to come forward and seek justice.
Jones, on the other hand, has vehemently denied all accusations made against him. Despite this, he has been granted conditional bail and is expected to appear in court on December 18th. This is a developing story that has shocked the nation, and many are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the trial of this prominent figure in the media industry.
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