Controversial broadcaster Alan Jones has been hit with another batch of historical sexual abuse charges.
The shock jock and one-time Wallabies coach had previously been accused of sexually touching 11 victims, the youngest of whom was 17 at the time.
Jones, 84, had indicated he will plead not guilty to 35 historical offences, before he was charged with another nine counts of indecent assault on Monday bringing the total to 44.
The allegations span nearly two decades, when Jones dominated the airwaves on Sydney radio.
He has vowed to fight the charges, with his lawyer questioning the strength of the evidence against him.
He is accused of fondling one of his alleged victims and kissing them on the lips, according to one of the claims made in a raft of allegations.
He is also accused of