Alan Jones trial hears from five alleged male victims

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 06:22 · Archive

Former Australian radio broadcaster Alan Jones is facing 19 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching involving five men.

Former Australian radio broadcaster Alan Jones has faced three months of trial proceedings at the Downing Centre Court in Sydney. Mr Jones, a former Wallabies coach, is accused of kissing and groping five male alleged victims at his Circular Quay apartment, his Fitzroy Falls farm, his workplace at 2GB in Pyrmont, a Sydney restaurant and at functions across the city between 2003 and 2020.

Mr Jones is battling 19 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching. Through his legal team, he has denied that any of the alleged sexual acts took place. During the trial, prosecutors dropped one count of indecent assault relating to one complainant.

The court has now heard evidence from all five complainants. One man, given the pseudonym 'Complainant J' and described as a former athlete, told the court Mr Jones kissed him on four occasions and grabbed his penis while driving to Fitzroy Falls farm, and again later that evening at the property.

Several witnesses, including journalist Kate McClymont and police, are yet to give evidence. The trial is expected to run until December.

How it is being reported

• Money, power and the media: inside the Alan Jones trialFive alleged male victims have now given evidence against Alan Jones. This is what we know about the allegations against the ex-media titan.The West Australian · 31 Oct, 05:45
• Money, power and the media: inside the Alan Jones trialFive alleged male victims have now given evidence against Alan Jones. This is what we know about the allegations against the ex-media titan.Perth Now · 31 Oct, 05:45

In this story: Alan Jones · Kate McClymont · Downing Centre Court · Sydney · 2GB

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