🔗 Share this article Sex Abuse Accusations Against Top Aussie Radio Host Downgraded Legal Proceedings The Accused, Eighty Four, Maintains Innocence to Twenty Seven Charges The Prosecution have lessened several severe sex abuse accusations against experienced radio host and one-time national team mentor Alan Jones subsequent to a legal proceeding on Thursday. The defendant is charged with twenty-seven allegations which assert that he sexually touched multiple males over two decades. A dozen counts of aggravated indecent assault - regarded as graver as they reportedly concerned those within his influence - were reduced this Thursday. Several counts were also dropped altogether. The prominent 84-year-old media figure has denied all charges and the legal matter - which will proceed before a magistrate, not a jury - will be heard again next month. Senior Judicial Officer the court official mentioned that there was a revision of the case following two complainants stepped back, even though there was no explanation explaining why they were no longer part of the proceedings. The accused now faces 25 counts of sexual misconduct and two allegations of unwanted touching. His attorney his solicitor informed the magistrate the withdrawn counts were a "significant development" and "important admission," according to news accounts. "There is no indication that... he wielded these accusers under his control. He lacked any power over these individuals," the attorney said. Law enforcement have previously said a number of the complainants knew the radio titan directly, and that at least one had been employed by him. Additional individuals were allegedly assaulted the first time they came into contact with him, NSW Police's a spokesperson stated to the press months ago. Addressing the media after proceedings last December, the broadcaster mentioned the claims were both "baseless" or "distort the truth". One-time instructor, the media figure mentored the Wallabies from 1984 to 1988, before pivoting to a broadcasting profession. Moreover, on occasion, acted as a wordsmith and guide for conservative group members - such as ex-PM a political figure - and initiated multiple unsuccessful attempts to be a candidate for the political group in regional and commonwealth elections. A familiar voice across local radio on broadcaster a popular channel for a long time, Mr Jones {jug