Alan Jones's lawyer says evidence 'blatantly contradictory' to indecent assault allegationsBy Sarah GerathyTopic:Courts26m ago26 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 4:11amAlan Jones's lawyer said witness statements in the evidence brief were "blatantly contradictory" to the allegations against the former broadcaster. (ABC News: Ethan Rix)In short:Alan Jones' lawyer has argued some witness statements are "blatantly contradictory" to the allegations against him. The former broadcaster was arrested and charged last year over alleged historical indecent assault and sexual touching offences spanning almost two decades.According to the lawyer, witnesses had "never seen Mr Jones engage in any sexually inappropriate behaviour".abc.net.au/news/alan-jones-lawyer-evidence-allegation-historic-indecent-assault/105286714Link copiedShareShare articleAlan Jones's lawyer has told a court the brief of evidence against the former broadcaster contains witness statements that are "blatantly contradictory" to the allegations against him. Mr Jones was arrested last year after a nine-month investigation by NSW Police's Child Abuse Squad, and is now facing dozens of historical indecent assault and sexual touching charges.It's alleged these assaults took place between 2001 and 2019.Lawyer Bryan Wrench (right) suggested prosecutors should consider whether to proceed with the case against Alan Jones. (ABC News: Sarah Gerathy)The case was briefly mentioned in Downing Centre Local Court on Tuesday morning, where it was adjourned for eight weeks.In court, the 83-year-old's lawyer Bryan Wrench suggested prosecutors should use the adjournment to "decide whether to proceed" with the case."Witnesses said they have never seen Mr Jones engage in any sexually inappropriate behaviour at all," Mr Wrench told the court.'I will not be engaging in a running commentary'Mr Jones was not in attendance during the Tuesday hearing, having been excused from appearing last year.He is facing charges including 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault, 20 counts of assault with act of indecency, two counts of sexually touching another person without consent and two counts of common assault.What could happen in court after veteran broadcaster Alan Jones submits his pleaPhoto shows Alan Jones leaves Day Street police station on bail with lawyer Bryan Wrench, Christopher MurphyThe 83-year-old former radio presenter was charged with multiple counts of indecent assault and sexual touching offences this week.NSW Police claimed he knew some of the alleged victims personally and professionally, and the youngest complainant was aged 17 years old when the alleged offences occurred.The most serious charge he faces is aggravated indecent assault, which carries a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment for each alleged offence.In March, police laid an additional charge involving an 11th complainant.Loading...After leaving his first court appearance in December, Mr Jones told the media he was not guilty and would be defending every charge against him."I will not be engaging in a running commentary in the media. But, I want you to understand this: these allegations are all either baseless or they distort the truth and you should know that prior to my arrest I was given no opportunity by police to answer any of these allegations," Mr Jones said.He is yet to formally enter a plea or be committed to trial.The matter will return to court on July 8.Posted 26m ago26 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 4:11am, updated 13m ago13 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 4:23amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top Stories'We should all share responsibility': Sussan Ley says of Liberals' election resultLIVEPhoto shows Susan Ley talks while standing behind a lectern. 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