Alan Jones Arrested on Alleged Indecent Assault and Sexual Touching Offences
Former top broadcaster Alan Jones has been taken to Day Street police station in Sydney for processing after he was arrested this morning over alleged indecent assault and sexual touching offences spanning two decades. Police arrested Jones, 83, at his Circular Quay home this morning as they carried out a search warrant.
Investigation by State Crime Command’s Child Abuse Squad
In March 2024, State Crime Command’s Child Abuse Squad established Strike Force Bonnefin to investigate a number of alleged indecent assaults and sexual touching incidents between 2001 and 2019.
Detectives Conduct Search at Jones’ Luxury Home
- Close to a dozen detectives have been seen coming and going from Jones’ luxury home during the execution of the search warrant this morning.
- Jones left his home in the back of an unmarked police car shortly before 11.30am AEDT.
Allegations and Denials
The Herald and the Age newspapers in recent months published allegations from a number of young men that they had been indecently assaulted by Jones. Jones has strenuously denied all allegations of indecent assault made against him, and 9News is not suggesting Jones has been arrested in relation to those claims.
NSW Police Commissioner’s Statement
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb, while declining to address the details directly, said earlier today that the arrest was the result of “a very long, thorough, protracted investigation”. She emphasized that there is no such thing as a matter that’s too old to be investigated and encouraged victims to come forward.
“There’s no such thing as a matter that’s too old to be investigated,” she said. “So what I 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.”
Conclusion
Alan Jones’ arrest on alleged indecent assault and sexual touching offences has sent shockwaves through the media industry. The ongoing investigation and legal proceedings will shed light on the truth behind the accusations and the future of one of the industry’s most popular and influential figures.
FAQs
1. What are the charges against Alan Jones?
Alan Jones has been arrested on alleged indecent assault and sexual touching offences spanning two decades.
2. Has Alan Jones responded to the allegations?
Alan Jones has denied all allegations of indecent assault made against him.