Prominent athlete tells Alan Jones trial he sent shirtless photo before unwanted kiss he wished ‘never happened’
A former athlete testified in the indecent assault trial of Australian broadcaster Alan Jones, describing an unwanted kiss from over a decade ago. The defense challenged the complainant's account by highlighting affectionate text messages sent after the alleged incident.
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The trial of a high-profile media figure involves significant public interest regarding accountability and sexual assault allegations.
Alan Jones, 85, arrives at his indecent assault trial in Sydney on Thursday. Photograph: Don Arnold/WireImage Alan Jones, 85, arrives at his indecent assault trial in Sydney on Thursday. Photograph: Don Arnold/WireImage Alan Jones trial Prominent athlete tells Alan Jones trial he sent shirtless photo before unwanted kiss he wished ‘never happened’ Former 2GB and 2UE broadcaster has pleaded not guilty to 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges
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Prefer the Guardian on Google An alleged victim of Alan Jones has told a Sydney court that an unwanted kiss from the former shock jock more than a decade ago is seared in his memory and he wished it never happened.
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