Mother sought advice from Alan Jones after broadcaster’s alleged indecent assault of her son, court hears
A Sydney court heard that the mother of an alleged victim of broadcaster Alan Jones continued to seek his advice and financial favors even after the alleged indecent assault occurred. The defense argues this behavior suggests a desire for financial gain rather than fear of the broadcaster.
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The trial of a high-profile public figure regarding serious sexual assault allegations is a significant matter of public interest and legal scrutiny.
Alan Jones arriving at the Downing Centre local court in Sydney on Monday. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Alan Jones arriving at the Downing Centre local court in Sydney on Monday. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Australia news Mother sought advice from Alan Jones after broadcaster’s alleged indecent assault of her son, court hears Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The mother of the youngest alleged victim of Alan Jones continued to seek advice from the broadcaster after the teenager was allegedly indecently assaulted at Jones’s Fitzroy Falls farm, a Sydney court has heard.
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