Alan Jones hit with new charge against 11th alleged victim

Former broadcaster Alan Jones has been hit with a further indecent assault charge, bringing the total number of his alleged victims to 11.

Jones was charged last year with dozens of allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching against men between 2001 and 2019. He has pleaded not guilty.

In a statement on Friday, NSW Police said child abuse squad detectives investigating under Strike Force Bonnefin had laid a further charge.

“Today, the man was issued a court attendance notice for an additional count of assault with act of indecency relating to an eleventh victim,” police said.

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Jones is now facing a total of 35 charges.

The 83-year-old had been excused from appearing when his case returns to court on Tuesday.

The strike force was established following a major investigation by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age one year ago, which revealed allegations Jones used his position of power to prey on a number of young men, indecently assaulting them, groping or inappropriately touching them without consent.

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