Alan Jones’s barrister argues alleged victim was not groomed because that ‘happens to young children’
Alan Jones's legal team is arguing that the grooming allegations against him are invalid because the complainant was an adult at the time. The defense contends that grooming is a concept exclusively applicable to children.
Why it matters
The case highlights legal debates surrounding the definition of grooming and power dynamics in professional relationships involving high-profile figures.
Alan Jones, centre, outside Downing Centre local court on Thursday. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 20 indecent assault charges and two counts of sexual touching in relation to six men. Photograph: Don Arnold/WireImage Alan Jones, centre, outside Downing Centre local court on Thursday. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 20 indecent assault charges and two counts of sexual touching in relation to six men. Photograph: Don Arnold/WireImage Australia news Alan Jones’s barrister argues alleged victim was not groomed because that ‘happens to young children’ Sydney court hears complainant was more than 40 years younger and far less powerful than the shock jock when he started working as his driver
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