‘I understood what women have been going through’: fourth alleged victim testifies at Alan Jones trial
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The indecent assault trial of former broadcaster Alan Jones advances as new witnesses testify and prosecutors adjust pending charges.
The criminal trial of former Australian broadcaster Alan Jones has continued with testimony from a fourth alleged victim who stated he was groped at a Sydney event. During the proceedings, prosecutors have withdrawn certain charges, reducing the total number of charges and complainants involved in the case. Meanwhile, witnesses including the former personal butler of the accused have taken the stand to provide evidence.
- An executive testified in court that he did not react when allegedly groped because he wished to avoid causing a scene.
- Prosecutors dropped one count of indecent assault related to a reporter.
- A teenage complainant's allegation was withdrawn, lowering the total count of alleged victims.
- David Allan, who served as the broadcaster's personal butler for over eighteen years, gave evidence during the trial.
By the numbers
Timeline
- Sep 21Prosecutors withdrew one count of indecent assault and removed a teen complainant from the trial.
- Sep 22A fourth alleged victim testified in court regarding an incident at a Sydney event.
- Sep 24The former personal butler of the accused took the stand to give evidence.
Why it matters
The trial of Alan Jones marks a significant moment for Australian media and legal accountability, involving high-profile allegations against a formerly dominant talkback radio broadcaster.
What outlets agree on
Outlet coverage agrees that the criminal trial for Alan Jones is underway in Sydney, addressing multiple charges of indecent assault and sexual touching while seeing some charges and complainants formally withdrawn by prosecutors.
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- ABC News (Australia)Jones's butler comments outside court after 'slap on the bottom' evidence5d ago · open ↗
- The Guardian‘I understood what women have been going through’: fourth alleged victim testifies at Alan Jones trial1w ago · open ↗
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