The 85-year-old is facing the first week of a months-long Local Court hearing after he pleaded not guilty to 22 counts of indecent assault and sexual touching without consent. While he was grateful for the support, the athlete said he was also fearful because Jones subjected him to multiple non-consensual kisses and groping incidents over two years. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementUnder cross-examination by Jones' barrister Gabrielle Bashir, the athlete revealed he had also leant on the former talkback titan for a character reference. Alan Jones has denied all the allegations in the 22 charges he faces. Alan Jones has been watching closely evidence given by complainants in his case.