Alan Jones trial live updates: broadcaster praised teenager’s ‘athletics career’ and gifted him a silver Nokia phone, court hears
The trial of Australian broadcaster Alan Jones continues with testimony from a complainant alleging historical sexual assault and financial coercion. The defense argues that the accusations are motivated by rivalry and financial gain.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile media figure and raises significant questions regarding power dynamics, historical abuse, and the integrity of legal proceedings.
Complainant J will be back in the witness box (appearing via AVL) at 10am tomorrow.
We will return with rolling live news coverage of the proceedings at 9.30am.
Alan Jones first met complainant J when he was 14 years old and a star school athlete and “praised” him about his sports ability.
J alleged that Jones made a weekly deposit of $400 a week into his bank account and told him he didn’t have to tell anyone because it was a gift.
J, who was a teenager at the time, alleged that he was asked to drive Jones to a function in Canberra, and while the pair were alone in the hotel room Jones allegedly kissed him in a “smothering” way.
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