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Alan Jones Accused of Sexual Assault Against Athlete

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 5:59 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Alan Jones is accused of kissing and pressing his genitals against athlete M without consent.
The athlete testified in person at Sydney Local Court on Monday.
Jones faces 20 indecent assault counts and two sexual touching counts related to six men.
He pleaded not guilty, and the trial continues at Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court.
He allegedly kissed the athlete at a 2015 awards night and again at his Circular Quay apartment in 2020.

History

Historical Context

Australia’s 1995 Senate inquiry, chaired by Senator Susan Ryan and supported by Prime Minister John Howard, recorded 1,200 formal workplace sexual-harassment complaints and spurred a A$5 million education program. The 2021 Respect@Work review by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins reaffirmed those reforms. Today, broadcaster Alan Jones faces multiple assault charges, testing the accountability mechanisms those inquiries created.

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Story summary

Alan Jones is accused of kissing and pressing his genitals against athlete M without consent.
The athlete testified in person at Sydney Local Court on Monday.
Jones faces 20 indecent assault counts and two sexual touching counts related to six men.
He pleaded not guilty, and the trial continues at Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court.
He allegedly kissed the athlete at a 2015 awards night and again at his Circular Quay apartment in 2020.

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