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Alan Jones has been arrested by the NSW Police over allegations he indecently assaulted, groped or inappropriately touched multiple young men.
The arrest comes after a nine month investigation into allegations, conducted by detectives from Strike Force Bonnefin – run by the State Crime Command’s child abuse squad.
The special strike force was formed after The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age published findings from an in depth investigation that revealed multiple claims of inappropriate behaviour spanning 60 years.
The controversial broadcaster was served with an arrest warrant at 7.45am on Monday 18th and removed from his luxury Circular Quay apartment and taken to Day Street police station, according to reports.
At the time of the Herald’s initial reporting, Alan Jones denied all allegations and threatened to sue the masthead. Jones’ lawyer Mark O’Brien responded to the allegations by claiming that his client was the victim of a premeditated character assassination. “Over many years, certain journalists employed by Nine (formerly Fairfax) newspapers have been resentful of our client’s prominence as a commentator on many political and cultural issues, and the malicious and concocted allegations giving rise to the imputations constitute a concerted attempt to destroy our client’s reputation.”
Updates to come.
Police Commissioner Addresses Jones’ Arrest
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has responded to reports of Alan Jones’ arrest by addressing media at a press conference from Helensburgh, NSW.
The commissioner outlined how the arrest was preceded by a “long, thorough and protracted investigation” conducted by the strike force.
“I did visit the strike force some weeks and months ago, to look at the work they have been doing. It is very complex and protracted, and I know that those officers have been working tirelessly to lead today’s operation,” she said at the press conference, before stating that she expected the arrest would lead to additional reports and claims.
“I can’t speculate in this particular case, but what is often the case is when it is known – the full circumstances and those parties involved – other people may come forward, and we are anticipating that other people may come forward.”
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