The former broadcaster’s status as a member of the Australian Media Hall of Fame is also in doubt following this week’s dramatic arrest.
Jones,who was granted bail by police,is due to face Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on December 18. It could be the start of a years-long legal battle.
Everyone knew that Alan Jones was the most powerful man in media. But how he wielded that power created fear - real fear.
The broadcaster’s former colleague Andrew Bolt said the allegations,if proven true,would see “one of the greatest falls from grace we have seen in this country”.
Police have now charged the former broadcaster with 26 offences relating to nine alleged victims after an investigation into indecent assault and sexual touching allegations.
On Monday,Alan Jones was arrested and charged with indecent assault offences. Two days earlier,he was MC at the 80th birthday of a top silk and former Liberal MP.
Kate McClymont,whose reporting sparked an investigation into Alan Jones,brings us the latest on his arrest and what the next steps will be.
The broadcaster and former Wallabies coach was arrested at his luxury Circular Quay apartment. The youngest of the alleged victims was aged 17 at the time of the alleged offences.
Many in politics were keen to cosy up to Alan Jones when he was a powerful radio broadcaster. While most have ducked for cover,one stands by him.
When I asked nearly 100 people about Alan Jones for a Good Weekend article,only a handful wanted to be quoted by name. The rest feared retribution.
Radio station 2GB had the tough task of covering the arrest of its former breakfast radio star during what used to be his old slot.