SMH columnist Peter FitzSimons tells Alan Jones trial alleged victim was ‘revolted’ by abuse
Columnist Peter FitzSimons testified in the trial of former broadcaster Alan Jones, detailing accounts of alleged sexual assault shared with him by a complainant. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving multiple men.
Why it matters
The trial involves a high-profile public figure and addresses serious allegations of historical sexual abuse, drawing significant attention to media accountability and legal proceedings in Australia.
Peter FitzSimons has given evidence in Alan Jones’s trial in Sydney. The 85-year-old ex-broadcaster has denied 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Peter FitzSimons has given evidence in Alan Jones’s trial in Sydney. The 85-year-old ex-broadcaster has denied 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Alan Jones trial SMH columnist Peter FitzSimons tells Alan Jones trial alleged victim was ‘revolted’ by abuse FitzSimons tells court that complainant C told him Jones, who has pleaded not guilty, would touch his penis and he ‘kept pushing it away’
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Sydney Morning Herald columnist Peter FitzSimons has told the Alan Jones trial an alleged victim he spoke to in 2019 was “tearful” and sounded “emotionally traumatised” when detailing alleged assaults by the 2GB broadcaster.
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