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Alan Jones, an iconic Australian radio host and former rugby coach, has been arrested as New South Wales Police investigate multiple sexual abuse allegations. The 83-year-old denied accusations that date back to 2001.
Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones has been arrested following an inquiry into multiple sexual abuse allegations, according to reports from local media. The arrest took place early Monday at an apartment in Circular Quay, Sydney, where detectives from the New South Wales Police Child Abuse Squad searched the premises.A dedicated strike force was established in March to delve into various incidences of indecent assaults and sexual touching that reportedly occurred between 2001 and 2019. Police confirmed the preliminary details in a public statement. Jones, 83, is a highly influential figure in Australian media who has vigorously denied prior allegations of misconduct, some of which were brought to light by The Sydney Morning Herald earlier this year. His illustrious career includes a tenure as the coach of Australia's national rugby union team from 1984 to 1988, after which he transitioned to radio broadcasting. For decades, he became a familiar voice on Sydney's local station 2GB and hosted a commentary program on Sky News Australia until he retired from full-time work in 2020, attributed to health concerns. As the investigation continues, police anticipate providing further updates to the media later on Monday.
