The Weight of Power: Alan Jones' Trial Raises Questions About Accountability The trial of 85 year old former broadcaster Alan Jones is set to begin on Monday, marking a new chapter in the investigation into alleged sex crimes committed over nearly two decades.
Jones has maintained his innocence throughout, but the sheer number of allegations – 20 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching against six men – makes it impossible for him to avoid scrutiny.
The case is particularly noteworthy due to its context: Jones was a dominant force on Sydney's airwaves for years, with alleged crimes spanning private spaces like lifts in his residences and workplaces to public venues such as fundraising events and restaurants.