Alan Jones' Trial Delayed, Barrister Seeks Evidence

0:00Here's more Sydney news for March 5th. The legal team for 84-year-old former broadcaster, Alan Jones, is considering a temporary stay in his prosecution, which could push back his. Trial even further. He faces 27 charges of alleged sexual offenses involving nine complainants at places like the Opera House, restaurants, homes, and workplaces. His barrister, Gabrielle Bashir, told the court that police have not yet served thousands of pages of evidence, including statements that could help. Clear him. She also noted that several subpoenas for more materials are still outstanding. These developments come after a nine-month police investigation that led to his arrest in November 2024. It was sparked by media reports exposing his alleged abuse of power over young men during his career as a teacher and top radio host. The charges were recently adjusted from involving 11-9 complainants with incidents at various Sydney locations and beyond. Jones denies all wrongdoing and plans to fight the case.

1:03The hearing is set to start in August before a local court magistrate and could stretch up to four months with over 100 witnesses. The magistrate warned in my run into January, stressing he wants to keep things on track. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone.