4 Things to Know About the Criminal Case Against Alan Jones

A Sydney-based criminal lawyer explains the challenges of historic criminal cases.

Retired Sydney broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones, centre, walks past waiting media as he leaves a police station in Sydney, Australia on Nov. 18, 2024. Bianca De Marchi/AAP Image via AP

The arrest and charging of veteran broadcaster and radio icon, Alan Jones, sent shockwaves throughout the country earlier this week.

Jones faces 26 charges regarding historic allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching of nine men between 2001 to 2019.