Alan Jones’s Bombshell Court Date Revealed: Up to 139 Witnesses to Testify Against Radio Shock Jock
- Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones faces 27 charges, including 25 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching
- A staggering 139 witnesses may testify against the 84-year-old, with the hearing expected to last over four months
- Defence team claims they need to “see all the cards” as they prepare for the trial, set to begin August 3, 2026
In a dramatic development, a court has set a date for Alan Jones’s highly anticipated court hearing, with the veteran broadcaster facing a staggering 27 charges, including 25 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching. The 84-year-old has denied all allegations and is determined to defend himself against the explosive claims.
In a Sydney court on Tuesday, it was revealed that a staggering 139 witnesses may be called to testify against Jones, with the hearing expected to last over four months. Defence lawyer Bryan Wrench expressed concern about the time it was taking prosecutors to disclose all the evidence and confirm whether the investigation is complete. “We need to see all the cards,” he told the magistrate.
Wrench proposed a timetable, including dates for disclosure and the serving of tendency notices from the Crown, saying he wanted to ensure the upcoming hearing did not go “off the rails”. He also indicated that he expected to call a significant defence case, determined to give Jones a fair hearing despite the former radio shock jock being denied a jury trial.
The main hearing is set to begin on August 3, 2026, with preliminary legal issues to be argued during an earlier hearing in May. Jones’s team is bracing themselves for a long and gruelling battle, but the veteran broadcaster remains resolute in his determination to clear his name.
In a dramatic twist, the case was reconfigured in September, with 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault replaced with lesser offences, and the number of complainants reduced by two. The changes meant the proceedings would remain in the Local Court before a magistrate, rather than in the District Court before a jury.
As the clock ticks closer to the trial, Jones’s legal team is under immense pressure to prepare for the high-stakes hearing. With so many witnesses set to testify, it’s clear that this case will be one for the ages.