{
  "id": 7235244,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T03:05:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian Australia",
    "slug": "the-guardian-australia",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/14/alan-jones-trial-athlete-witness-ntwnfb"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A prominent athlete testified during the trial of former broadcaster Alan Jones, alleging that Jones kissed him on the corner of his mouth during a public event. The victim stated that he was \"shocked and embarrassed\" by the unexpected kiss, which occurred at a large event room as he walked back to his table after receiving a bouquet of flowers from Jones. The athlete did not react at the time, but later found the situation \"incredible\" and questioned why Jones would behave that way in a public setting. After the dinner, Jones allegedly texted the witness, saying \"I would like to be kissing you all night.\" The athlete responded that he did not consent to the behavior. The witness, who described his relationship with Jones as initially flattering but later uncomfortable, testified that he felt awkward and uncomfortable with Jones's excessive compliments and physical expressions of affection. He recounted instances where Jones hugged and kissed him on the cheek, using terms like \"champion\" and \"beautiful man.\" The athlete also mentioned receiving a set of tableware from Jones after complimenting it during a meal at the broadcaster's apartment, known as the \"Toaster.\"",
  "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…",
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  "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",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-14T03:05:55.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}