A well known former boss of Australia’s nationwide rugby workforce has denied dozens of intercourse expenses in opposition to 10 males.
Alan Jones – who was additionally a radio presenter for a few years – appeared in courtroom for the primary time since his arrest final month.
The 83-year-old is accused of 34 expenses of aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, sexual touching with out consent and customary assault.
Among the complainants are as younger as 17 and police mentioned the alleged offences occurred between 2001 and 2019.
Jones wasn’t requested to enter a plea throughout Wednesday’s listening to in Sydney however afterwards advised media he would struggle the claims at trial.
“I’m definitely not responsible and I will be presenting my account to a jury,” Jones mentioned.
“These allegations are all both baseless or they distort the reality. I’ve by no means indecently assaulted these folks. I’m emphatic that I will be defending each cost,” he added.
Police charged Jones with 24 offences associated to eight males on 18 November, prompting two extra complainants to return ahead.
His lawyer, Bryan Wrench, advised the decide his shopper welcomed a jury trial so he might clear his title.
“There have been many… untruths revealed by the media and the police on this matter,” Mr Wrench mentioned.
Jones coached the Wallabies – Australia‘s rugby union facet – for 4 years from 1984, successful 86 of his 102 matches.
He went on to host a preferred morning radio present in Sydney from 2002 till 2020 and was extremely influential within the media.
Jones was additionally recognized for his conservative politics and as soon as labored as a speechwriter for Michael Fraser, who was prime minister for eight years till 1983.
Learn extra from Sky Information:
Luigi Mangione charged with murder as an act of terrorism
General’s killing will ring alarm bells in Kremlin – analysis
He is been free on bail since his arrest final month.
An administrative listening to within the case is now scheduled for 11 March.
