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Alan Jones Trial: Athlete Testifies About Non-Consensual Kisses and Persistent Texts
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Core Event
In a closed-session hearing at Sydney’s Downing Centre, a prominent former athlete—identified in court documents as complainant M—testified that veteran broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, kissed him without consent on two occasions (once at a public event in 2015 and again in Jones’s Macquarie Street apartment in 2020). M described the first kiss as a “shock and embarrassed” moment on the side of his mouth, and the second as Jones pressing his genitalia against M’s leg.
Background & Context
Jones, a longtime radio shock-jock, has faced multiple sexual-assault allegations. The current trial concerns 22 charges—20 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching—brought by six men. The allegations span incidents from 2003 to 2020. M is the third of the six complainants to give evidence in person; the first two testified via remote link. He has known Jones for roughly 20 years, describing the relationship as both professional and personal, with Jones acting as a “vocal supporter” who helped him through financial crises and arranged meetings with his bank, agent, and accountant.
Data & Statistics
- Charges against Alan Jones: 20 counts of indecent assault, 2 counts of sexual touching.
- Number of complainants: Six men; M is the third to testify in person.
- Timeline of alleged incidents (as recounted by M): 2015 public-event kiss; 2020 apartment incident; last communication in 2022.
Official Statements & Responses
Prosecutor Georgina Wright SC questioned M about his continued texting after the alleged assaults, noting that he had wished Jones a “happy Christmas and new year” despite the incidents. Wright highlighted the power imbalance, citing Jones’s media presence and past generosity.
Defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir SC cross-examined M, suggesting that some of Jones’s texts reflected genuine admiration. Bashir asked M whether Jones had ever kissed him at any event, to which M affirmed the kisses occurred. Bashir also pointed out that Jones’s driver delivered weekly bouquets of flowers to M’s home, a gesture the athlete described as “overwhelmingly complimentary.”
Judge Glenn Walsh presided over the closed session, allowing M to testify face-to-face with Jones for the first time in the trial. The court sat on Thursday for further cross-examination; it does not sit on Wednesday.
Verbatim Quotes
- “You were an extraordinary athlete, weren’t you?” — Gabrielle Bashir
What’s Next
The trial is scheduled to continue on Thursday, when complainant M will complete his cross-examination. Jones maintains a not-guilty plea on all charges, and the court will later consider any further submissions before delivering a verdict.