Alan Jones’s alleged victim denies ‘fabricating’ claims against broadcaster during robust cross-examination
A complainant in the trial of former radio broadcaster Alan Jones has denied fabricating indecent assault allegations for financial gain. The defense suggested the complainant had a motive to lie after losing his police job, which the complainant rejected.
Why it matters
This high-profile trial involves serious allegations against a prominent media figure and raises questions about the credibility of witnesses in long-delayed sexual assault cases.
Alan Jones (centre) arrives at Downing Centre local court in Sydney on Thursday. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Alan Jones (centre) arrives at Downing Centre local court in Sydney on Thursday. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Alan Jones trial Alan Jones’s alleged victim denies ‘fabricating’ claims against broadcaster during robust cross-examination Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A former student sports star has denied in a Sydney court that he “fabricated” indecent assault allegations against broadcaster Alan Jones after he lost his police job and fell on “extremely hard times”.
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