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Judge pauses Alan Jones indecent assault trial so former broadcaster can watch Melbourne Cup horse race

Jones, a former radio broadcaster, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The evidence of a star reporter whose investigation led to charges against Alan Jones was paused so the former 2GB broadcaster and horse racing enthusiast could watch the Melbourne Cup . Jones’s defence barrister, Gabrielle Bashir SC, asked judge Glenn Walsh if the court could break just before 3pm to watch the race as Jones