Alan Jones’s alleged victim denies ‘fabricating’ claims against broadcaster during robust cross-examination
In a Sydney court, the alleged victim of former broadcaster Alan Jones denied fabricating claims of indecent assault during cross‑examination. Jones, 85, faces 22 charges and has pleaded not guilty, while his defence suggested the complainant had financial motives. The judge lifted a non‑publication order, allowing details of the testimony to be reported.
- ▪The complainant, a former student athlete and ex‑police officer in his 40s, testified that Jones gave him a phone, a car and a weekly stipend over nine years.
- ▪Jones’s barrister argued the payments were for training and living expenses, not to influence the allegations.
- ▪The defence questioned the timing of the allegations, suggesting the complainant fabricated them after Jones’s 2024 arrest.
- ▪The court heard the complainant had resigned from the police after a conviction and was experiencing financial hardship.
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Alan Jones (centre) arrives at Downing Centre local court in Sydney on Thursday. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAPView image in fullscreenAlan Jones (centre) arrives at Downing Centre local court in Sydney on Thursday. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAPAlan Jones trialAlan Jones’s alleged victim denies ‘fabricating’ claims against broadcaster during robust cross-examinationFormer 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Amanda Meade and Jordyn BeazleyThu 6 Aug 2026 02.48 EDTLast modified on Thu 6 Aug 2026 02.59 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA former student sports star has denied in a Sydney court that he “fabricated” indecent…
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