Alan Jones pleads not guilty to 20 indecent assault charges
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Former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones pleaded not guilty to 20 indecent assault charges. The 85-year-old is on trial in Sydney.
Alan Jones, 85, pleaded not guilty to 20 charges of indecent assault.1 The trial is taking place in Sydney, Australia.1 Jones' legal team has stated they will seek to undermine the credibility and reliability of his accusers.2
Jones has been a prominent media figure in Australia for decades, hosting radio shows and a television program.2
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