Dear Paul,

For decades this man was one of our most influential and
feared commentators who counted the rich and famous
as friends and entertained them with lavish parties at his
home.

However, I didn't quite realize that he allegedly used his
position of power to prey on such a vast number of young men.
He's now denying those allegations and apparently is going
to proceed with defamation proceedings. I'm somewhat concerned
that this will add to the stereotyping of gay people.

It's interesting that when approached to speak out on his
behalf - former PMs such as Tony Abbott, Scott Morrison,
and others have declined. One who did come forward was John
Howard (he's my friend, he said), billionaire James Packer,
Peta Credlin (that's not the man I know), and John Laws.

Ray Hadley was the only colleague who's come forward and
admitted to cutting ties with the former 2GB breakfast
announcer. The rest are maintaining radio silence.

We'll have to wait and see what happens next.
Will Jones be able to survive this with his reputation
in tact?

Foxy,

I see that Jones is initiating defamation proceedings against the SMH. I hope that they have deep pockets.

Looks like another trial by media a la George Pell and Bruce Lehrmann, etc.

These cases must be nipped in the bud if the don't go through the right channels - police report > investigation > charge > public prosecutor. If the PP decides there is enough evidence to proceed then, and only then, should the press and the public hear of it.

Aftera 35 year career on Sydney talkback Alan Jones has
held people up to scrutiny. It's now his turn to be put
under the microscope.

Shadow Minister,

A very thorough investigative reporter and an entire
team has been working on the Alan Jones case for
some time now. They were thorough in their investigations
and would not have published on mere innuendo. It appears
that they have done their job well. Therefore, not sure
about the deep pockets that you're claiming they'll need
in the Jones case.

Surely no one should be above the law - no matter who
they are or how much influence they're privy to?
I'm sure you'll agree.

Hi Foxy

According to shonkyminister, any paedophilia associated with the LIBERAL PARTY, Jones was a top honcho in the LIBERAL PARTY, is nothing more than a "minor transgression", said so himself.

Is shonkyminister going to give us another one of his earth shattering legal opinions on Jones, like he did with the 'Cry Baby' Porter case, where he said; Porter had nothing to worry about, in in his opinion Porter was in for $10+ million in compensation, a groveling apology from the ABC, and 100 ABC staff sacked to pay for it all, What a jerk-off!

If you have time, look up the infamous "Woolloomooloo Wall" in Sydney, where young underage male prostitutes "rent boys" would ply their trade waiting to be picked up by paedophile men. Plenty of limousines seen cursing the area most nights of the week. People like shonkyminister in his middle class suburbia, wouldn't have a clue about the real world goings on's in some of the more seedier parts of town.