Veteran Sydney broadcaster Alan Jones's trial begins | ABC NEWS

Veteran Sydney broadcaster Alan Jones is on trial for indecent assault and sexual touching allegations. The trial began on Monday.

After a series of pre-trial hearings where some charges were either dropped or reduced, Mr Jones faces 22 charges relating to six male complainants; 20 counts of assault with act of indecency, and two counts of sexual touching.

The 85-year-old and longtime 2GB host denies any wrongdoing.

The high-profile trial is expected to feature more than 70 witnesses and run for several weeks.

Sexual assault support services:
- NSW Sexual Violence Helpline on 1800 424 017
- NSW Victims Services on 1800 633 063
- Bravehearts (support for child sexual abuse survivors) on 1800 272 831
- Child Protection Helpline on 132 111
- MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222
- National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 433
- Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578.

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