Alan Jones trial: Prominent athlete takes stand to give evidence in blockbuster court case
A prominent former athlete who has accused Alan Jones of indecently assaulting him will give evidence today in the veteran broadcaster’s trial. WARNING: Graphic content.
WARNING: Graphic content.
A prominent athlete who has alleged he was sexually touched and indecently assaulted by Alan Jones has taken the stand in the former broadcaster’s trial.
Mr Jones, 85, is standing trial in the NSW Local Court having pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.He has denied the allegations made by six male complainants, including a former athlete who can only be known as Complainant M.
Mr Jones has been charged with one count of indecent assault and one count of sexual touching relating to M.
It has been alleged that Mr Jones kissed M on the corner of his mouth at an event in 2015.
He is further alleged to have kissed M and pushed his body against the man’s thigh at Mr Jones’ Circular Quay apartment.
The man began his evidence on Monday.
He is giving evidence in the courtroom.
Previously, complainants have chosen to give evidence via videolink from a remote location.
More to come...
If you or someone you know needs help, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), or Sexual Assault Counselling Australia on 1800 211 028, the WA Sexual Assault Resource Centre on 6458 1828 or 1800 199 888 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Originally published as Prominent athlete takes stand to give evidence in Alan Jones trial
