Closed court, no jury: a legal expert explains what’s happening with Alan Jones’ trial

The criminal trial of former radio 2GB host and Wallabies coach Alan Jones, who turned 85 in April, has begun. Arrested at his harbourside apartment in November 2024 following a New South Wales police investigation, Jones is facing allegations that he indecently assaulted, groped or inappropriately touched a number of young men. He denies all wrongdoing and has pleaded not guilty. As it now stands at the start of the trial, six male complainants are listed to give evidence of incidents that…