A Sydney court hears evidence in the indecent assault and sexual touching trial of former broadcaster Alan Jones, as his former 2GB colleague Ray Hadley gives testimony. Hadley says a complainant confides in him about alleged unwanted acts by Jones in 2019, including an accusation that Jones touched him and kissed him.
Hadley tells the Downing Centre Local Court that the alleged victim “broke down and sobbed” when describing the alleged assaults. The complainant is identified in the reporting as “C.” The Age and Brisbane Times describe Hadley’s account that “C” confided details of unwanted kissing and touching by Jones, while The Guardian includes further description of the alleged conduct as Hadley recounts what was said to him.
Jones, 85, denies 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six men. The differing outlets focus mainly on how Hadley describes the complainant’s reaction and the specific alleged actions he reported, rather than on the overall case allegations and the denial.
