The prosecution in Alan Jones’ indecent assault and sexual touching case has been unable to review potential key evidence from the former broadcaster’s communication records due to an unresolved argument over whether his devices were illegally seized, a court has heard.

The disgraced former broadcaster faces 27 sexual offence charges against nine complainants at public locations such as the Opera House and a lower north shore restaurant, as well as the 84-year-old’s various homes and former workplaces.

Earlier this month, Jones learnt that he will fight the 25 indecent assault charges and two sexual touching charges in a hearing before a local court magistrate beginning next August. The court was told the hearing could last up to four months and was expected to include more than 100 witn

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