Alan Jones told prominent athlete ‘I would like to be kissing you all night’ after alleged assault, trial hears
A prominent athlete testified at a Sydney court that broadcaster Alan Jones kissed him on the mouth at a public event, causing him to freeze in shock and disbelief. The witness stated that Jones later sent a text message expressing a desire to kiss him all night, which the athlete did not consent to. This testimony is part of the third alleged victim's account in Jones's trial, where he faces multiple charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.
- ▪The alleged victim described freezing and feeling embarrassed after being kissed on the corner of the lips by Alan Jones at a public event.
- ▪Jones allegedly texted the athlete a message stating he would like to be kissing him all night following the incident.
- ▪The witness detailed a history of uncomfortable interactions, including receiving weekly flowers and being subjected to overly flattering language from Jones.
- ▪Alan Jones has pleaded not guilty to all 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching currently before the court.
- ▪The trial is currently hearing evidence from the third alleged victim, referred to as complainant M, regarding two specific charges.
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Alan Jones allegedly kissed a prominent athlete on the side of his mouth at a public event, a trial at a Sydney court has heard. Photograph: George Chan/AAPView image in fullscreenAlan Jones allegedly kissed a prominent athlete on the side of his mouth at a public event, a trial at a Sydney court has heard. Photograph: George Chan/AAPAlan Jones trialAlan Jones told prominent athlete ‘I would like to be kissing you all night’ after alleged assault, trial hears Alleged victim tells court he froze and was ‘in disbelief’ after broadcaster kissed him on corner of his lips at public eventAmanda Meade Media correspondent Sun 13 Sep 2026 23.05 EDTLast modified on Sun 13 Sep 2026 23.17 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA prominent athlete froze and was “shocked and embarrassed” when Alan Jones…
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