‘I was being polite’: prominent athlete continued texting Alan Jones after alleged assaults due to his reputation, trial hears
Alan Jones arrives at the Downing Centre local court in Sydney on Tuesday. The broadcaster’s indecent assault trial continues. Photograph: Don Arnold/WireImageView image in fullscreenAlan Jones arrives at the Downing Centre local court in Sydney on Tuesday.
- ▪Alan Jones arrives at the Downing Centre local court in Sydney on Tuesday.
- ▪The broadcaster’s indecent assault trial continues.
- ▪Photograph: Don Arnold/WireImageView image in fullscreenAlan Jones arrives at the Downing Centre local court in Sydney on Tuesday.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/15/i-was-being-polite-prominent-athlete-continued-texting-alan-jones-after-alleged-assaults-due-to-his-reputation-trial-hears-ntwnfb |
| Publication time | Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:08:20 GMT |
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Alan Jones arrives at the Downing Centre local court in Sydney on Tuesday. The broadcaster’s indecent assault trial continues. Photograph: Don Arnold/WireImageView image in fullscreenAlan Jones arrives at the Downing Centre local court in Sydney on Tuesday. The broadcaster’s indecent assault trial continues. Photograph: Don Arnold/WireImageAlan Jones trial‘I was being polite’: prominent athlete continued texting Alan Jones after alleged assaults due to his reputation, trial hears Witness tells court he sent Jones friendly messages after two alleged assaults because he had been generous to him Listen to the podcast Alan Jones on Trial Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Amanda Meade Media correspondentTue 15 Sep 2026 02.08 EDTLast modified on Tue 15 Sep 2026 02.36…
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