Alan Jones charged with historical indecent assault and sexual touching offences | 7.30
Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has been charged with historical indecent assault and sexual touching offences spanning two decades.
NSW Police said Mr Jones was charged with a total of 24 offences involving eight alleged victims.
They included 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault, nine counts of assault with act of indecency, two counts of sexually touching another person without consent and two counts of common assault.
Kate McClymont is chief investigative reporter at the Sydney Morning Herald. Police said it was her reporting that prompted the creation of the strike force.
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NSW Police said Mr Jones was charged with a total of 24 offences involving eight alleged victims.
They included 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault, nine counts of assault with act of indecency, two counts of sexually touching another person without consent and two counts of common assault.
Kate McClymont is chief investigative reporter at the Sydney Morning Herald. Police said it was her reporting that prompted the creation of the strike force.
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