Alan Jones will defend allegations that he indecently assaulted and groped nine men during a blockbuster, marathon Local Court hearing which has been set down for next year.

Mr Jones, 84, was not present in the Sydney Downing Centre Local Court at John Maddison Tower on Tuesday and was represented in court by his high-profile solicitor Bryan Wrench as the stage was set for one of the biggest court battles of the decade.

The embattled former 2GB host is alleged to have indecently assaulted, groped and inappropriately touched nine alleged victims between 2003 and 2020 and has pleaded not guilty to 27 charges - 25 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching.

Mr Wrench previously entered not guilty pleas on his client’s behalf.

The court was told by Magistrate Glenn Walsh

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