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The mounting accusations against Alan Jones

12.11.2023 - By The Age and Sydney Morning HeraldPlay

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For decades, radio broadcaster Alan Jones was king of the airwaves. Often using a bullying and vitriolic tone on his show, he held powerful figures up to scrutiny. And even while rumours about questionable behaviour towards young men swirled over the years, Alan Jones remained one of the most influential and feared figures in the country.

Now, a major investigation can reveal allegations that Jones used his position of power to prey on a number of young men; allegedly indecently assaulting, groping or inappropriately touching them without their consent. Jones has strenuously denied the allegations.

Today, chief investigative reporter Kate McClymont on her years-long investigation into Alan Jones — and what it says about our wider culture that he's being held to account now. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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