‘I understood what women have been going through’: fourth alleged victim testifies at Alan Jones trial
A former executive testified in Sydney court that he was allegedly groped by retired broadcaster Alan Jones at a social event several years ago. The witness stated he did not react to the incident at the time because he felt powerless and did not want to cause a scene. Jones has pleaded not guilty to all remaining charges, which include counts of indecent assault and sexual touching against five men.
- ▪The fourth alleged victim described an incident where Jones's hand moved down his spine and rested on his bottom at a Sydney event.
- ▪The executive told the court he felt powerless and did not report the incident immediately to avoid causing a disturbance.
- ▪Alan Jones has pleaded not guilty to 19 charges of indecent assault and two charges of sexual touching without consent.
- ▪One charge of indecent assault against a 17-year-old boy was withdrawn and dismissed at the prosecution's request.
- ▪The witness contacted a journalist after seeing a 2023 article about allegations against Jones, which led to a police statement.
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Former radio broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, arrives at the Downing Centre local court on Tuesday. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAPView image in fullscreenFormer radio broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, arrives at the Downing Centre local court on Tuesday. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAPAlan Jones trial‘I understood what women have been going through’: fourth alleged victim testifies at Alan Jones trialExecutive tells court he was groped on bottom at Sydney event after ex-broadcaster pleads not guilty to 21 indecent assault and sexual touching charges Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian Associated PressTue 22 Sep 2026 00.29 EDTLast modified on Tue 22 Sep 2026 00.40 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn executive has…
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