A man who accuses Australian broadcaster Alan Jones of indecently assaulting him at age 17 denies claims that he and his family tried to mislead Jones to obtain financial support. In Sydney court, the youngest complainant, during cross-examination, rejects suggestions that his motives were to “milk” or “leech” the broadcaster for money, and says: “That is a lie.”
Several outlets report that prosecutors allege the family attempted to secure more than $100,000 via emails and representations made to Jones. Other coverage also describes Jones spending substantial amounts on renovating the complainant’s home—figures reported include about $85,000 or $105,000—before the alleged assault, as part of the trial evidence.
Outlets differ in emphasis: some focus on the denial of an alleged financial scheme, while others highlight the amount of renovation spending and statements made by Jones to the complainant. All accounts agree the testimony concerns both the alleged conduct by Jones and contested claims about the complainant’s family’s intentions regarding money.
