A high-profile indecent assault allegation against former broadcaster Alan Jones has been withdrawn by prosecutors, marking a significant development in his ongoing trial. The charge, involving a 17-year-old complainant, was dropped in a Sydney court after the prosecution moved to dismiss the case. Meanwhile, the court heard testimony from four individuals who claim they did not witness the alleged offense against another complainant. Updates on the case are available through live coverage and breaking news alerts.
Court also hears from four people who say they didn’t witness alleged offence against another complainantFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of Alan Jones’s accusers has had his allegation withdrawn by prosecutors, with one charge of indecent assault against a 17-year-old boy dramatically dropped from the former broadcaster’s trial.The allegation, brought by a complainant pseudonymised as F, was withdrawn by the prosecution in a Sydney court on Monday afternoon. Continue reading...