Alan Jones told prominent athlete ‘I would like to be kissing you all night’ after alleged assault, trial hears
A prominent athlete testified in a Sydney court that broadcaster Alan Jones allegedly kissed him on the side of his mouth at a public event and later texted him saying, 'I would like to be kissing you all night.' The athlete, known as complainant M, described feeling shocked and embarrassed, while Jones has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.
Why it matters
This trial involves serious allegations against a prominent public figure, highlighting critical issues of consent, power dynamics, and the legal process surrounding alleged sexual misconduct, which has broader implications for public accountability.
Alan Jones allegedly kissed a prominent athlete on the side of his mouth at a public event, a trial at a Sydney court has heard. Photograph: George Chan/AAP Alan Jones allegedly kissed a prominent athlete on the side of his mouth at a public event, a trial at a Sydney court has heard. Photograph: George Chan/AAP Alan Jones trial Alan Jones told prominent athlete ‘I would like to be kissing you all night’ after alleged assault, trial hears Alleged victim tells court he froze and was ‘in disbelief’ after broadcaster kissed him on corner of his lips at public event
Prefer the Guardian on Google A prominent athlete froze and was “shocked and embarrassed” when Alan Jones kissed him on the side of his mouth at a public event, the broadcaster’s trial at Sydney’s Downing Centre has heard.
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