‘That is a lie’: alleged Alan Jones victim denies family tried to get money out of broadcaster, court hears
In a Sydney court, an alleged victim of broadcaster Alan Jones denied claims that his family attempted to extort money from the host. The trial involves 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching spanning nearly two decades.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile media figure and raises significant questions regarding power dynamics and legal accountability in cases of alleged historical sexual assault.
Alan Jones arrives at the Downing Centre local court earlier this week. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAP Alan Jones arrives at the Downing Centre local court earlier this week. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAP Alan Jones trial ‘That is a lie’: alleged Alan Jones victim denies family tried to get money out of broadcaster, court hears Youngest complainant in trial alleges Jones put his tongue in his mouth and touched him on the bottom during visit to shock jock’s property
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Prefer the Guardian on Google An alleged teenage victim of Alan Jones has denied his family tried to deceive the broadcaster and get as much money out of him as they could during a tense cross-examination in a Sydney court.
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