'Going down Alan!': Alan Jones heckled in first court appearance as he faces new charges

Australian Community Media

Fresh charges have been brought against retired broadcaster Alan Jones ahead of his first court appearance to face allegations of historical sexual assaults. The former 2GB host was heckled by protestors outside the court, as another eight indecent assault charges were levelled by police. Jones was facing 26 charges, including 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault where the alleged victim was under his authority.

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00:00How will you defend yourself against a hate crime?

00:05Did you prey on young men?

00:09Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has just appeared in court for the first time since being arrested

00:16and charged with alleged sexual assault offences.

00:20There are 34 charges relating to at least nine victims.

00:25Those charges range from indecent assault to common assault to sexual touching of a person without consent.

00:33He came through the media scrum looking downcast and grim.

00:37He pleaded not guilty to all charges.

00:40Alan Jones will next appear in court on March 11 next year.

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