Former broadcaster’s lawyer says NSW department of public prosecutions should now consider whether they want to go to trial with all 35 charges
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Some witnesses have told police that Alan Jones did not engage in “any sexual or inappropriate behaviour”, the former broadcaster’s lawyer has told Sydney’s Downing Centre local court.
Jones was excused from Tuesday’s committal hearing but his lawyer, Bryan Wrench, asked for an extension to allow the department of public prosecutions (DPP) to consider whether they want to go ahead with all the charges.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/may/13/alan-jones-witness-statements-sexual-assault-allegations-ntwnfb
Author : Amanda Meade Media correspondent
Publish date : 2025-05-13 04:22:00
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