One of Australia’s most high-profile former radio personalities, 85-year-old Alan Jones, is currently standing trial on dozens of sexual offense charges at Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court, and the second of his six accusers is preparing to give evidence to the court this Friday. Jones has entered a firm not guilty plea to all 22 charges brought against him, which include 20 counts of indecent assault and two additional counts of sexual touching. He has repeatedly denied all claims that he kissed or groped any of the six male complainants, and is actively fighting the allegations in court.
The complainant set to take the witness stand on Friday morning is only publicly identified as “Complainant C” to protect his privacy. Court documents and pre-trial proceedings have confirmed that C previously worked alongside Jones, and the veteran broadcaster faces eight separate counts of indecent assault connected directly to C’s accusations. Specific allegations laid out in the case include that Jones touched C’s penis over his clothing while C was driving Jones, that Jones kissed C in elevators at both Jones’ Circular Quay apartment building and his workplace, and that Jones carried out a similar sexual touch to C over his clothing at a restaurant in Mosman.
Prosecutors from the Crown have previously informed the court that they plan to call approximately 20 separate witnesses to testify in relation to C’s allegations, marking a key phase in what has become one of the most closely watched criminal trials in New South Wales this year. Jones has maintained a consistent, strenuous denial of all accusations from the six complainants since the charges were first brought, rejecting every claim of inappropriate sexual contact made against him.