Prosecutors withdrew one indecent assault charge against Alan Jones in NSW Local Court.
Why it matters: The ruling narrows a closely watched criminal case and sharpens the focus on the remaining allegations. It also clarifies the lineup of complainants and witnesses still to be tested at trial.
- On Sept. 21, 2026, prosecutors withdrew one indecent assault charge in NSW Local Court in Sydney.
- The case now stands at 21 charges involving five male complainants, down from 22 charges involving six men.
- The withdrawn allegation involved Complainant F, a label used in court reporting for the complainant.
- Four witnesses told the court they did not see anything untoward or did not witness the alleged offending against another complainant.
Prosecutors withdrew one indecent assault charge against Alan Jones on Sept. 21 in the NSW Local Court in Sydney, reducing the case to 21 charges involving five male complainants, according to ABC.
The withdrawn allegation involved Complainant F, a label used in court reporting. The Guardian reported the allegation concerned an alleged touch and squeeze of the complainant's bottom at a public function in September 2012.
The hearing also included evidence from four witnesses who said they did not see anything untoward or did not witness the alleged offending against another complainant, ABC reported.
ABC has also reported that the trial has so far heard evidence from three alleged victims, with a fourth expected to begin evidence on Sept. 22.
By the numbers
- 21 - Charges now facing Jones after the withdrawal.
- 5 - Male complainants now identified in the case.
- 4 - Witnesses who gave evidence at the hearing.
Yes, but: The withdrawal of one charge does not affect the other allegations still before the court.
What's next: ABC reported that a fourth alleged victim is expected to begin evidence on Sept. 22, 2026.