New assault charges for Alan Jones on first court date

Fresh charges have been brought against retired broadcaster Alan Jones ahead of his first court appearance to face allegations of historical sexual assaults.

The 83-year-old is expected to appear at Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday as he faces a slew of charges relating to at least nine alleged victims.

Jones was facing 26 charges, including 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault where the alleged victim was under his authority.

The alleged offences related to nine people.

But on Wednesday morning, shortly before his scheduled court appearance, it was revealed another eight indecent assault charges had been levelled.

It was not known whether the allegations relate to the same or additional complainants.

The previously laid charges related to alleged offences that took place between 2001 and 2019, with the youngest of the complainants aged 17 at the time.

Police arrested the renowned broadcaster at his luxury apartment in Sydney's Circular Quay in November.

Another alleged victim came forward soon after the highly publicised arrest, resulting in authorities bringing two additional charges at that time.

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb previously said it was anticipated other complainants would come forward after the allegations became public.

"There's no such thing as a matter that's too old to be investigated," she said.

"What I'd say to victims is that there is no better time to come forward than now, and you will be listened to and we will take your matter seriously."

Jones' lawyer Chris Murphy said his client would defend the charges.

"He's presumed innocent," he said.

Jones began a hugely influential life on the airwaves in 1985 after a failed career in politics, becoming a feared interviewer who excelled at grilling leaders while dividing audiences with his outspoken, conservative views.

He worked with Sydney radio station 2UE before joining rival 2GB, where he was a long-time ratings juggernaut.

The State Crime Command's Child Abuse Squad established Strike Force Bonnefin in March to investigate media reports airing allegations of abuse by Jones.

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