Is Alan Jones gay and why was he arrested? Broadcaster Alan Jones accused of indecent assault He has denied the allegations and is pursuing defamation action READ MORE: Alan Jones is arrested in his luxury apartment over allegations he indecently assaulted, groped or inappropriately touched multiple young men By BRETT LACKEY and MAX AITCHISON FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 02:31 GMT, 18 November 2024 | Updated: 02:31 GMT, 18 November 2024 e-mail Alan Jones enjoyed unparalleled influence within Australia's political and media elite over the last three decades as he ruled the country's airwaves. Yet the talkback radio king managed to keep his personal life largely private - until now. The broadcasting giant was arrested at his luxury apartment in Sydney on Monday morning by NSW Police over allegations he indecently assaulted, groped or inappropriately touched multiple young men .
Jones retired from hosting 2GB's radio breakfast show in May 2020, but has been dogged by allegations of sexual assault since December 2023 when the Sydney Morning Herald published an explosive report. The paper alleged he used his power and influence to 'prey on a number of young men, indecently assault, grope, or inappropriately touching them without their consent' during his high-profile career. Among the multiple allegations included a claim the former 2GB host had inappropriately kissed and groped a 17-year-old schoolboy who visited his sprawling Southern Highlands estate in 2017.
Jones, 83, .
