Former broadcaster Alan Jones has been arrested by police investigating historical sex offences. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) Veteran radio broadcaster Alan Jones has been arrested over indecent assault and sexual touching allegations spanning two decades. Jones, 83, was arrested in Sydney on Monday morning before police performed a search on his luxurious Circular Quay unit.
Investigators are yet to confirm that any charges have been laid. The arrest followed a months-long investigation into allegations aired in Nine newspapers that the talkback host had repeatedly used positions of power to prey on young men. Those allegations included putting his hands down the pants of students while he was a teacher and indecently assaulting a number of young men throughout his influential broadcasting career.
Jones’ lawyer Mark O’Brien denied the allegations on his client’s behalf when they were first detailed in December 2023. he said in a statement at the time. NSW Police on Monday said an arrest had been made after a near-nine month investigation.
a statement said. Jones began broadcasting in 1985 after a failed political career and became a feared interviewer capable of grilling leaders while dominating the airwaves with his outspoken, conservative views. He worked with Sydney radio station 2UE before joining rival 2GB, where he was a long-time ratings juggernaut.
His many controversies included suggesting former prime minister Julia Gillard’s father and encouraging former Ne.
