Photos of a shocking Alan Jones mural in Sydney resurface after the veteran broadcaster was accused of indecent assault
Photos of a mural showing Alan Jones being gagged have resurfaced on social media following allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching.
The satirical artwork was painted on a wall in Chippendale, inner-city Sydney, in 2019 by street artist Scott Marsh, in response to a controversial comment made by Jones about then New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Jones was broadcasting on Sydney’s 2GB at the time and verbally attacked Ms Ardern over comments she made about Australia’s actions on climate change at the Pacific Islands Forum in the South Pacific island nation of Tuvalu.
“Here she is preaching about global warming and saying we need to do something about climate change,” Jones said.
“I just wonder if (then Prime Minister) Scott Morrison will be given full instructions to stuff a sock down her throat.”
About a week after Jones’ comments, Mr Marsh painted the mural and posted an image of it with the hashtag #wouldntitbenice.
After Jones’ arrest on Monday, Mr Marsh reposted the image of his mural and asked: ‘What took so long?’
The ‘sock in her mouth’ incident played a major role in the events leading to Jones’ retirement from 2GB in 2020.
Photos of a mural showing Alan Jones being gagged have resurfaced on social media following allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching.
Jones is pictured in an emerald green ensemble, snapping at the waiting media pack as he left the Day Street police station on Monday afternoon.
Ms Ardern said at the time that she would not respond to the comment.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found Jones had breached multiple broadcast codes.
Jones later apologized for his comments, received counseling and also wrote an apology to Ms Ardern.
It comes after Jones, 83, was arrested at his luxury apartment in Circular Quay on Monday.
He faces a total of 26 charges related to alleged indecent assault and sexual touching.
The charges include 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault, 11 counts of assault with indecency, 2 counts of sexually touching another person without consent, and 2 counts of common assault.
The youngest alleged victim was 17 years old at the time of the alleged crimes.
Jones’ high-profile attorney, Chris Murphy, said he would defend the charges. He will appear at Downing Center Local Court on December 18.