Alleged victim tells Alan Jones’s barrister he was ‘groomed for 10 years’ and to ‘get real’ during combative cross-examination
Former broadcaster Alan Jones is currently on trial in Sydney facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. During cross-examination, the complainant testified about alleged grooming, while the defense argued that subsequent text messages between the two were inconsistent with the claims of non-consensual contact.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile public figure and raises significant questions regarding power dynamics, consent, and the legal interpretation of post-incident communication.
Alan Jones’s indecent assault trial continues in Sydney. The 85-year-old has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Photograph: Don Arnold/WireImage Alan Jones’s indecent assault trial continues in Sydney. The 85-year-old has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Photograph: Don Arnold/WireImage Alan Jones trial Alleged victim tells Alan Jones’s barrister he was ‘groomed for 10 years’ and to ‘get real’ during combative cross-examination Former broadcaster has pleaded not guilty to 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges in relation to six men
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Alan Jones allegedly groomed a junior staffer at 2GB for a decade, resulting in the young man sending multiple explicit texts to the broadcaster, a Sydney court has heard.
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