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Alan Jones, former Australian radio host and head coach of the country's rugby union team, was on Monday arrested on charges of sexually abusing eight males between 2001-2019.

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The 83-year-old was taken into police custody from his Sydney apartment at around 7:45am local time following a "long, thorough, protracted" investigation, police said. They conducted a search of his home and seized electronic devices, they added.

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At the Day Street police station in central Sydney, Jones was charged with 24 offences. They included 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault where the alleged victim was under the authority of the alleged offender, nine counts of assault with an act of indecency, two counts of sexually touching another person without consent and two counts of common assault.

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Police said the alleged offences included alleged victims that either knew Jones personally or professionally, while others had met him for the first time. One of the alleged victims was aged 17 at the time of the offenses, police further stated.

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Police further credited the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper for its 2023 report on Jones's alleged behavior, which it said generated "energy" to bring the cases to court.

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Jones was released on conditional bail and is due in court on Dec. 18. It has been reported that Jones planned to make a trip to the US, prompting the arrest. Outside the police station, Chris Murphy, one of his lawyers, denied the charges against him.

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Police said the alleged offences took place between 2001 and 2019 and included alleged victims that either knew Jones personally or professionally, while others had met him for the first time. One of the alleged victims was aged 17 at the time of the offenses, police further stated.

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Police further credited the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper for its 2023 report on Jones' alleged behavior, which it said generated "energy" to bring the cases to court.

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Jones was released on conditional bail and is due in court on Dec. 18. Outside the police station, Chris Murphy, one of his lawyers, denied the charges against him.

Historical cases such as this are difficult to bring to court so officers need to be thanked for their tireless efforts in investigating these alleged offences. Prosecutors look forward to proving these cases in court.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones charged with historical indecent assault and sexual touching offences spanning two decades

Officers made a terrible breach by referring to alleged victims as victims. Nothing has been proven and lawyers for Jones look forward to dispelling the charges against him.

Alan Jones charged with 24 indecent assault and sexual touching offences against eight victims

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Australia: Former Radio Host Charged With Sexually Abusing Eight People

Once the towering figure of Australian media, mutterings over Jones's sexuality are not new to the country. However, news of his alleged misconduct is a grim revelation that the household name is unlikely to come back from. Questions must be asked of why such a prominent figure in Australian life was allowed to abuse his power and get away with these crimes for so long.

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Jones is innocent until proven guilty. The allegations are grave, but also seem out of character for a man who has so vividly been in the spotlight of Australian media for decades. As with any case, the legitimacy of these charges must be judged in court before any conclusions can be made in good faith.

Australia: Former Radio Host Charged With Sexually Abusing Eight People

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