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Judge pauses Alan Jones indecent assault trial so former broadcaster can watch Melbourne Cup
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Jones, a former radio broadcaster, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The evidence of a star reporter whose investigation led to charges against Alan Jones was paused so the for
Jones, a former radio broadcaster, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The evidence of a star reporter whose investigation led to charges against Alan Jones was paused so the former 2GB broadcaster and horse racing enthusiast could watch the Melbourne Cup . Jones’s defence barrister, Gabrielle Bashir SC, asked judge Glenn Walsh if the court could break just before 3pm to watch the race as Jones sat laughing loudly in the front row of the public gallery. Continue reading...
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