Australian broadcaster Alan Jones has spent his first night on bail after having 24 indecent assault charges laid against him. 

They relate to eight alleged victims over the span of two decades, with the youngest being 17 years old at the time. 

The 83-year-old has been under investigation since March. 

Channel 9's Jack Hahn told Mike Hosking that Jones is a polarising and powerful figure in Australia. 

He says the news will be a surprise to many, given how the situation unfolded yesterday. 

Jones returns to court in a month's time. 

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Australian broadcaster Alan Jones has spent his first night on bail after having 24 indecent assault charges laid against him.&nbsp;
They relate to eight alleged victims over the span of two decades, with the youngest being 17 years old at the time.&nbsp;
The 83-year-old has been under investigation since March.&nbsp;
Channel 9's Jack Hahn told Mike Hosking that Jones is a polarising and powerful figure in Australia.&nbsp;
He says the news will be a surprise to many, given how the situation unfolded yesterday.&nbsp;
Jones returns to court in a month's time.&nbsp;
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Jack Hahn: Channel 9 Reporter on Alan Jones having 24 indecent assault charges laid against him

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