In March, Bashir informed the court that they were still waiting on a significant amount of material to be presented.
Jones faces accusations of sexual misconduct involving nine individuals, with incidents allegedly occurring between 2003 and 2020 in both private settings and public locations like restaurants and prominent events.
Prosecutors allege that two of the purported victims were serving as drivers for the ex-private school teacher when he allegedly committed indecent acts against them.
Jones, who has dismissed the allegations as “completely unfounded or misleading,” was charged after retiring from a storied broadcasting career that began in 1985.
Over his long tenure on air, Jones became renowned as a formidable interviewer, adept at challenging leaders while his bold opinions often stirred public debate.
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