Police arrest Australian broadcaster Alan Jones on child assault charges.
Alan Jones, the renowned Australian rugby coach and prominent broadcaster, was arrested by authorities on Monday, November 18, 2024, following accusations of committing “sexual touching offences,” according to police reports. The 83-year-old Jones, a significant figure in Australian sports and media, is facing allegations of “indecent assault and sexual touching offenses” that reportedly took place between 2001 and 2019.
She noted her expectation that additional victims might come forward as the investigation progresses. “We will take your matter seriously,” Webb assured, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges and the commitment to ensuring justice.
Alan Jones has long been a controversial figure in Australian media. He left his prominent Sydney radio show in 2020 after years of hosting, but his career spans decades, both in sports and broadcasting. In 1984, Jones achieved national fame as the coach of Australia’s national rugby team, the Wallabies, leading them to a historic “grand slam” victory against England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland during a tour of the Northern Hemisphere. Despite several unsuccessful attempts at political office, Jones remained a well-known figure in Australian media and public life.
