Staffer ‘broke down’ recalling Alan Jones groping allegations

Sydney Morning Herald columnist Peter FitzSimons gave evidence in the Alan Jones trial about a telephone call he had with an alleged victim, known as complainant C, in October 2019. According to FitzSimons, the alleged victim sounded "emotionally traumatised" and was "tearful" when detailing alleged assaults by Jones.

The alleged victim told FitzSimons that Jones, who has pleaded not guilty, would touch his penis and he "kept pushing it away". The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald reported that complainant C accused Jones of unwanted kissing and touching.

FitzSimons' evidence was given in the Downing Centre local court.

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