Alan Jones to plead not guilty to 34 sexual assault charges saying allegations ‘baseless or distort truth’

Former shock jock now faces 34 charges after being charged with additional eight indecent assault offences

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Alan Jones will plead not guilty to 34 historic sexual assault charges, his lawyer has confirmed in Jones’ first court appearance since he was arrested.

The former Sydney radio host appeared before Judge Michael Allen, the NSW chief magistrate, at Sydney’s Downing Centre local court on Wednesday, where it was confirmed Jones will face a jury-trial on the charges.