The famous broadcaster - who has such a large following
and so much influence has now been accused of sexual abuse.

Will this force Jones to come out of the closet?

Or will he once again deny and fight - as he's done in the past.

Is Alan Jones really so influential?
Are his principles so profoundly truthful and realistic, that one is drawn, irresistibly, to everything he utters?
I think not.
He is just another person filling a position in broadcasting life.
And we can think for ourselves.
We don't need Alan to 'set us straight' each day.
What a horrible idea.

And the present accusations of wrong doing are not proof of anything.
I think people conveniently 'remembering' incidents from their past are not being practical.
If something significant takes place, they should report it almost immediately.
This concept of 'saving it up' for a rainy day is absurd.
And those who, subsequently, are willing to reinforce such a story, are just as bad.
So Alan is right to defend his integrity.
But there really needs to be a time limit on the kind of accusation being levied at Alan.
Which means he shouldn't be in his present situation?
I am not one of his followers, but I wish him well.

Hi Foxy,

Thanks for the topic, it seemed Jones was destined to go to his grave like Pell and McMahon with everyone knowing the truth, and with everyone turning a blind eye to that truth, and we know the reasons. I would have no problem with Jones if he was simply gay, and lived promiscuous gay lifestyle, so be it. I lived in inner Sydney at the time Jones lived in trendy Newton, we all knew of the comings and goings at the Jones mansion.

Jones was well known in my old stomping ground -
that of Parramatta where he taught at the exclusive boys -
Kings School and was also a coach. Rumours abounded about
invites to young boys for private coaching. Jones ended up
being forced to resign. Scandals followed the man - including
his London toilet episode. Still there were many defenders
who came to his aid. And he was accepted by people of influence,
including politicians.

He's quite an enigma. I saw him quite a few times on "Q and A,"
and I have to confess that I quite liked him. I find it quite
weird that in this day and age - he's still not able to come
out of the closet - and finds the need to keep on being in
denial. But I guess that I shouldn't judge too harshly because
I've never experienced the stigma associated with what it means
being gay in this country.

As for the current accusations? I'm sure that Jones is clever
enough to deal with them. Even though the end result in this
case just may be unexpected.

Should Alan Jones face Court?
Will he face court?

Can charges be brought against him after such a long
time?

I'm not clear as to what can happen in this case.

Any thoughts?

Hi Foxy,

There is a trap that the conservative self rightness like to propagate that homosexuality and paedophilia are in some way, one in the same thing. Not true, why Jones has not "come out" as a simple homosexual if true, is because he would have a lot more baggage to explain that just "I'm a gay fella!"

I have conservative gay friends and family, they simply detest the likes of Alan Jones for what he is! Jones was at one time involved with the South Sydney RL Club. Young fellas with their signing of contracts, an opportunity of a lifetime, one day I'll tell you a story of one young lad, I personally know of, from a disadvantaged background and what Jones wanted of him before the contract was signed.