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Complainant tells court of shower demand in Alan Jones sexual touching trial

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Isobel Roe, Ethan Rix
Complainant tells court of shower demand in Alan Jones sexual touching trial
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Former broadcaster Alan Jones is on trial for indecent assault and sexual touching charges, with a complainant testifying about alleged incidents at Jones's farm in 2004. Jones has pleaded not guilty to all charges, with his defense claiming the case is motivated by media rivalry.

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The trial involves a high-profile public figure and raises significant questions regarding historical sexual assault allegations and media accountability.

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Former radio broadcaster Alan Jones has pleaded not guilty to all charges. ( AAP: George Chan )

A complainant has told a court Alan Jones made him feel "trapped" amid several alleged incidents where he was kissed or touched as a teenager.

The veteran broadcaster has pleaded not guilty to all charges in the indecent assault and sexual touching trial.

The trial, which began on Monday, is expected to last several weeks.

Link copied Share Share article A man accusing Alan Jones of indecently assaulting him has detailed in court a night at the broadcaster's farm, where he said Mr Jones demanded he have a shower and come out wearing "a robe and nothing else".

Mr Jones, 85, is facing an indecent assault and sexual touching trial in the Sydney Local Court, which is hearing evidence from the first of six male complainants.

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