Alan Jones welcomed prominent athlete to luxury home with ‘hug and slap on the bottom’, former butler tells court
A former butler testified in a Sydney court that broadcaster Alan Jones would greet a prominent athlete with a "hug and a slap on the bottom" at his luxury home. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching, including two involving the athlete, in a trial now in its eighth week.
Why it matters
This testimony is part of a high-profile trial against a prominent former broadcaster, shedding light on alleged misconduct and potentially impacting public perception and legal outcomes in Australia.
The trial of former radio broadcaster Alan Jones (centre) is in its eighth week. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAP The trial of former radio broadcaster Alan Jones (centre) is in its eighth week. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAP Alan Jones Alan Jones welcomed prominent athlete to luxury home with ‘hug and slap on the bottom’, former butler tells court Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching, including two charges involving the athlete
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