{
  "id": 1409855,
  "title": "Alan Jones accuser told Ray Hadley about alleged assault, court hears",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/alan-jones-accuser-told-ray-hadley-about-alleged-assault-court-hears",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T03:22:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/alan-jones-complainant-c-ray-hadley-peter-fitzsimons/107045376"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A man testifying in Alan Jones' indecent assault trial revealed he previously confided in radio host Ray Hadley and author Peter FitzSimons about alleged assaults by the broadcaster. However, he declined to make the accusations public, fearing public exposure. He recounted incidents where Jones kissed him without consent, touched his genital area, and sent explicit messages. Despite these experiences, the complainant maintained professional relationships with Jones, even inviting him to his wedding.",
  "summary": "The claims were made by a man who told police the broadcaster kissed him and touched him without consent.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}