‘We have obtained substantial factual information which contradicts and refutes the alleged pattern of conduct by Mr Jones,’ lawyers say.
Lawyers acting for former radio broadcaster Alan Jones are planning to sue Nine Newspapers and its reporter Kate McClymont after the publication of “demonstrably false” allegations of indecent assault committed by Mr. Jones.
Mr. Jones’ lawyers, Mark O’Brien Legal, issued a statement just hours after the story was published on the online front page of major newspaper mastheads The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
“In the short time available since publication, we have obtained substantial factual information which contradicts and refutes the alleged pattern of conduct by Mr Jones,” the statement read.
“We have retained senior counsel and have instructions to immediately serve a Concerns Notice under Section 12A of the Defamation Act as the first step in the commencement of defamation proceedings.
“There will be no further comment by or on behalf of Mr. Jones.”
On the morning of Dec. 7, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age published a 4000-word article alleging that Mr. Jones indecently assaulted four young men without their…
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