Former Alan Jones colleague recalls telling rival Ray Hadley of alleged indecent assault
A complainant in Alan Jones's indecent assault trial testified that he confided in rival radio host Ray Hadley and author Peter FitzSimons about alleged non-consensual kissing and touching by Jones. The complainant, identified as Complainant C, told the court he declined to go public with the accusations at the time, despite being asked by FitzSimons. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges in the ongoing trial.
Why it matters
This article details a significant development in a high-profile legal case involving a prominent media personality, shedding light on the alleged conduct and the complainant's initial reluctance to disclose it publicly. It highlights the complexities of reporting and prosecuting such allegations.
Alan Jones arrives at Downing Centre Local Court today. ( ABC News: Jamie McKinnell )
A complainant in Alan Jones's indecent assault trial has told a court how he declined to go public about allegations regarding the broadcaster.
The man, who cannot be identified, initially told his story to rival radio host Ray Hadley and author Peter FitzSimons.
He is giving evidence for the second day after telling a court last week Mr Jones kissed him without consent.
Link copied Share Share article A former colleague of Alan Jones has told a court he confided in broadcaster Ray Hadley and author Peter FitzSimons that Mr Jones had allegedly kissed and touched him at work, but declined to go public with the accusations and asked Mr Hadley not to report it.
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