Introducing: Alan Jones on Trial

Introducing: Alan Jones on Trial

August 8, 2026 · 21 min

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The episode discusses the first week of Alan Jones' criminal trial for indecent assault and sexual touching, featuring insights from media correspondent Amanda Meade.

The criminal trial of veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has begun, almost two years after he was arrested over multiple counts of indecent assault and sexual touching — charges he strongly denies. What did week one reveal about the prosecution’s case, and the way Jones treated his alleged teenage victim? Nour Haydar speaks to Guardian Australia’s media correspondent Amanda Meade to unpack opening statements and key evidence from the trial’s first week

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