Alan Jones: Sex abuse charges against top Australian radio host downgraded

He faces 27 charges which allege that he indecently assaulted or groped nine men from 2001 to 2019.

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Mr Jones now faces 27 charges which allege that he indecently assaulted or groped nine men over two decades.

Eleven charges of aggravated indecent assault - deemed more serious as they allegedly related to people under his authority - were downgraded on Thursday. Some charges were also dropped altogether.

The influential 84-year-old media figure has denied all charges and the case - which will now be heard before a magistrate, not a jury - will return to court next month.

Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund said there was a reformation of the case after two alleged victims withdrew, though there was no explanation as to why they were no longer part of the case.