The article is written by Ethan Rix.

It is about Courts.

It was published on Thu 6 Aug 2026 at 11:58am.

It was updated on Thu 6 Aug 2026 at 12:03pm.

Alan Jones is in court despite a ban on reporting his case.

In short, there is a ban on reporting.

A court order stops the publication of some evidence in the Alan Jones trial.

Alan Jones is still attending court and listening to the evidence.

What happens next?

The ban on reporting will stay until the end of the cross-examination.

One of Alan Jones's accusers is being questioned for a second day.

Alan Jones has denied 20 counts of assault and 2 counts of sexual touching.

Alan Jones has been quiet and still in court, sometimes taking notes.

The trial is happening at Downing Centre Local Court.

The first witness said Alan Jones assaulted him many times.

The witness said Alan Jones kissed and touched him when he was 17.

The witness got gifts and money from Alan Jones.

The court stopped the defence from asking some questions.

How long will the ban on reporting last?

Gabrielle Bashir is questioning the witness.

The ban on reporting is still in place.

The defence said the witness read news about Alan Jones before talking to police.

The witness denied reading news about Alan Jones.

Alan Jones helped the witness with a character reference.

The trial will continue with a judge alone.

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