Australian police on Monday charged former radio show host Alan Jones with 24 assault and sexual touching offenses, indictments that followed accusations in a newspaper that Jones had assaulted young men for decades.

The retired radio host, who was granted bail after being arrested, was accused of abusing eight victims over nearly 20 years.

Alan Jones, one of the most powerful radio hosts in Australian history, has been charged by police following historic allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching, spanning two decades.