{
  "id": 7234260,
  "title": "Alan Jones told prominent athlete ‘I would like to be kissing you all night’ after alleged assault, trial hears",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/alan-jones-told-prominent-athlete-i-would-like-to-be-kissing-you-all",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T03:05:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian",
    "slug": "the-guardian",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/14/alan-jones-trial-athlete-witness-ntwnfb"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Complainant M recounted to the Sydney Downing Centre court that he froze in disbelief after 2GB broadcaster Alan Jones kissed him on the corner of his mouth during a public event. The athlete expressed shock and embarrassment, stating he did not respond to the intimate gesture. He testified that he was interviewed by Jones multiple times during his teenage years, developing a friendship that included visits to Jones's apartment where he was greeted with compliments and physical affection. M alleged that Jones's initial compliments were flattering but gradually became uncomfortable, especially as they progressed beyond what he considered appropriate. He detailed instances of Jones's over-the-top praise and a visit to Jones's farm where M broke down crying due to financial difficulties. In response to the athlete's distress, Jones allegedly sent him a message suggesting he would enjoy kissing him all night. M denied consenting to the kiss and stated that he felt violated by the intimate act in a public setting.",
  "summary": "Alleged victim tells court he froze and was ‘in disbelief’ after broadcaster kissed him on corner of his lips at public event A prominent athlete froze and was “shocked and embarrassed” when Alan Jones kissed him on the side of his mouth at a public event, the broadcaster’s trial at Sydney’s Downing Centre has heard. The witness said the kiss on the corner of his lips happened years after Jones…",
  "key_points": [
    "Prominent athlete M reported intimate kiss from broadcaster Alan Jones at Sydney court.",
    "Athlete described shock and embarrassment after Jones' unexpected kiss on the corner of his mouth.",
    "Jones allegedly sent message suggesting he would enjoy kissing M all night after athlete's distress."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Alan Jones trial live updates: Complainant ‘M’ evidence to begin as indecent assault, sexual touching trial continues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-complainant-m-evidence-to-begin-as",
        "published": "2026-09-14T00:44:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Live: Prominent athlete takes witness box at Alan Jones trial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/live-prominent-athlete-takes-witness-box-at-alan-jones-trial",
        "published": "2026-09-14T00:47:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Alan Jones trial live updates: Complainant ‘M’ evidence begins as indecent assault, sexual touching trial continues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-complainant-m-evidence-begins-as",
        "published": "2026-09-14T01:18:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian Australia",
        "title": "Alan Jones told prominent athlete ‘I would like to be kissing you all night’ after alleged assault, trial hears",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/alan-jones-told-prominent-athlete-i-would-like-to-be-kissing-you-all-7235244",
        "published": "2026-09-14T03:05:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}