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Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones faces court as additional charges laid

Eight additional charges of indecent assault have been brought against veteran broadcaster Alan Jones ahead of his first court appearance.

The additional charges relate to an alleged tenth complainant. 

The 83-year-old is now facing a total of 34 charges relating to ten alleged victims. 

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Last month, Mr Jones was charged with 26 offences following a nine-month-long investigation by NSW police into alleged historical incidents.

The previous charges include 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault, 19 counts of assault with act of indecency, two counts of sexually touching another person without consent and two counts of common assault. 

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Mr Jones’ lawyers have stated that he will fight the charges and have previously told the media that he will “assert his innocence”. 

NSW Police said Mr Jones was issued a Court Attendance Notice for the additional charges on Tuesday ahead of the court appearance.

The investigation is ongoing.

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