Accuser looked shocked at lunch when Jones put hand under table, court told
A guest at a lunch where Alan Jones is accused of indecently assaulting a young man has told a court that he saw the complainant looking distraught.
A court heard testimony from a witness who observed Alan Jones with his hand under a table during a Sydney lunch. The complainant, identified as C, appeared distraught during the event. Complainant C alleged that Jones touched and kissed him without consent on multiple occasions in 2008. Six male complainants are expected to give evidence against Jones, who has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of indecent assault and two of sexual touching.
Eight charges are connected to Complainant C. During the lunch, a witness saw Jones swirling wine with his right hand and his left hand under the table. Two other men at the lunch appeared startled and amused by the incident. Complainant C was visibly distressed after the lunch, shaking his head and saying "unbelievable" when asked about the alleged touching.
He appeared absolutely devastated as he left the event, with Jones patting him on the back. Defence counsel questioned the witness about his earlier police statement, but the witness clarified that he had mentioned seeing Jones swirl wine when prompted.
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