Former broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, begins a trial in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Monday facing indecent assault and sexual touching allegations. Multiple reports say the matter is expected to last about four months and is set to involve a range of complainants and witnesses. The Guardian reports that Jones faces 22 charges brought by six different complainants, alleging conduct between 2003 and 2020. It also states the court will hear from 76 witnesses as the case proceeds. Other outlets describe the proceedings as a “blockbuster” trial and note that nearly two dozen historical allegations are being tested over several months. The trial is overseen by Judge Glenn Walsh, according to The Guardian. The reports characterise the case as Jones’s opportunity to contest the allegations. Across the coverage, the central points are the start of the court proceedings, the number of charges and complainants, the historical time range of the allegations, and the projected length of the trial.