Alan Jones welcomed prominent athlete to luxury home with ‘hug and slap on the bottom’, former butler tells court
Former butler David Allan testified that Alan Jones greeted a prominent athlete with a hug and a slap on the bottom during visits to his Sydney apartment. Allan, who served as the household manager for nearly two decades, described Jones's rigorous work schedule and frequent hosting of various sports figures. The trial, currently in its eighth week, involves 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching to which Jones has pleaded not guilty.
- ▪David Allan worked as Alan Jones's butler for 18 and a half years until August 2019.
- ▪Allan stated that Jones welcomed the athlete, known as complainant M, with a hug, a slap on the bottom, and the term 'champion'.
- ▪The butler recalled seeing many athletes visit the apartment, including cricketers and swimmers, between 2003 and 2005.
- ▪Alan Jones has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.
- ▪Allan denied witnessing any inappropriate behavior by Jones toward a male athlete during his tenure.
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The trial of former radio broadcaster Alan Jones (centre) is in its eighth week. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAPView image in fullscreenThe trial of former radio broadcaster Alan Jones (centre) is in its eighth week. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAPAlan JonesAlan Jones welcomed prominent athlete to luxury home with ‘hug and slap on the bottom’, former butler tells courtJones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching, including two charges involving the athlete Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Listen to the podcast Alan Jones on Trial Amanda Meade Media correspondentWed 23 Sep 2026 23.33 EDTLast modified on Wed 23 Sep 2026 23.59 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe man who…
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