A complex, months-long police investigation has culminated in the arrest of veteran radio broadcaster Alan Jones over indecent assault and sexual touching allegations or signup to continue reading Jones, 83, was arrested in Sydney on Monday before police conducted a search on his luxurious Circular Quay unit. Investigators are yet to confirm any charges have been laid. His arrest followed a months-long investigation into allegations aired in Nine newspapers that the talkback host repeatedly used positions of power to abuse young men.
The claims include putting his hands down the pants of students while a school teacher and indecently assaulting a number of young men throughout his influential broadcasting career. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said authorities anticipated other alleged victims could come forward following Jones' arrest. "This is a result of a very long, thorough, protracted investigation .
.. I did visit the strike force some weeks and months ago to look at the work that they have been doing, it is very complex and protracted," she said.
"There's no such thing as a matter that's too old to be investigated ...
what I'd say to victims is that there is no better time to come forward than now and you will be listened to and we will take your matter seriously." In December 2023, Jones' lawyer Mark O'Brien denied the allegations on his client's behalf. "Our client denies ever having indecently assaulted the persons referred to .
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