Mother of alleged Alan Jones victim ‘absolutely trusted’ the radio host, court told
The mother of a complainant in the sexual assault trial of former radio host Alan Jones testified that she trusted him as a mentor for her son. The trial, now in its 11th week, involves allegations of sexual misconduct against five men between 2003 and 2020.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile public figure and raises significant questions about power dynamics and the abuse of trust.
Former radio broadcaster Alan Jones arrives at the Downing Centre local court in Sydney earlier in October. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAP Former radio broadcaster Alan Jones arrives at the Downing Centre local court in Sydney earlier in October. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAP Alan Jones trial Mother of alleged Alan Jones victim ‘absolutely trusted’ the radio host, court told Witness breaks down in tears, tells court ‘I was scared’ after son declines to report alleged kissing and touching by broadcaster
Prefer the Guardian on Google The mother of the youngest alleged victim of Alan Jones has told a Sydney court she “trusted” the 2GB broadcaster and was “comfortable” her teenager was going to spend a weekend at his Fitzroy Falls property.
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