Alan Jones trial live updates: former radio broadcaster in Sydney court for day two of indecent assault case – latest news
Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty Warning: This live blog may contain graphic content when discussing evidence in the trial Jones allegedly gifted cash and car to teenager he kissed after commenting on sprinter’s penis, trial hears Analysis: Jones argues ‘rivalry’ and ‘treachery’ but after decades wielding the sword of public opinion,…
The Guardian reports on the second day of the trial involving former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster Alan Jones, who is currently in Sydney court facing 22 charges of indecent assault. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to the allegations. During the proceedings, the court heard that Jones allegedly offered money and a car to a teenager after kissing him following a comment about a sprinter's genitalia.
Jones's defense attorney argues that the case is driven by "rivalry" and "treachery," but the former media mogul finds himself on trial after decades of wielding public opinion. The complainant, identified as J, testified about his tactic to avoid Jones's alleged assaults, which involved bringing up his girlfriend to dissuade any inappropriate behavior.
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