Alan Jones, the former radio shock jock, has experienced a minor legal victory as one of the 26 charges against him was dropped ahead of his upcoming trial. The 85-year-old is accused of indecent assault and sexual touching, with the trial scheduled to begin in August. The charge dropped was related to an incident from 2013 in Tamworth, New South Wales, where he allegedly grabbed a complainant's bottom. Prosecutor James Staples confirmed in court that the Director of Public Prosecutions would not pursue this charge. Jones has consistently denied all allegations, asserting that they are either baseless or distort the truth. His defense attorney, Bryan Wrench, has indicated that they possess evidence, including a statement from Jones' butler, who claimed he had never witnessed any inappropriate behavior. The case has been complicated by the need to coordinate evidence from eight complainants and issues related to a subpoena for documents from a journalist covering the allegations. The trial's complexity is expected to unfold over four months, with significant legal discussions anticipated in the coming court dates.