Alan Jones trial: What ex-broadcaster’s accuser told then-girlfriend 20 years ago about allegation
The former girlfriend of a man who has alleged Alan Jones indecently assaulted him is continuing with her evidence in the former broadcaster’s trial.
The then-girlfriend of a man who has alleged he was indecently assaulted by Alan Jones has returned to the witness box after earlier telling the court that he had confided the allegation to her more than 20 years ago.
Mr Jones is facing trial in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court, where he is battling 20 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching.
He has pleaded not guilty and denied all allegations that he groped and kissed six male complainants.
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Mr Jones has been charged with nine counts of indecent assault relating to J, who was a former star athlete.
The court on Tuesday heard evidence from J’s then-girlfriend who said that more than 20 years ago he relayed to her a complaint that Mr Jones had touched him.
Her evidence was due to continue on Wednesday however was delayed by legal argument, as the Crown prosecution sought to amend Mr Jones’ charge sheet and the date range of when the alleged offences allegedly occurred.
The court is expected to hear from several witnesses related to J’s evidence on Thursday, including J’s former coach and mother.
‘Touched me inappropriately’
The court was told earlier this week that J and his then-girlfriend began dating in the early 2000s – about the same time J alleged Mr Jones indecently assaulted him.
The woman told the court that during a conversation in her family lounge room J told her: “Alan Jones has touched me inappropriately.”
The woman told the court that J was “not his normal self”, looking down and appearing embarrassed during the conversation.
She said J told her that she had to keep the allegation to herself.
She told the court that when she urged him to report the allegations, he replied with a “very firm no”.
The woman told the court on Tuesday that when J arrived at her house, he appeared like he had “seen a ghost” and she could immediately see that something was up.
Originally published as What Alan Jones accuser told then-girlfriend 20 years ago about allegation
