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Fourth complainant testifies Alan Jones touched his bottom at Sydney event

Executive tells court he felt powerless during alleged assault at function, becomes fourth witness in Jones's 21-count indecent assault trial.

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What to know

  • An executive testified that former broadcaster Alan Jones touched his bottom without consent at a function, becoming the fourth of five male complainants in the trial.
  • The complainant said he felt powerless and did not react because he didn't want to cause a scene, and later told a colleague he finally understood what women had been experiencing.
  • The defence raised questions about the complainant's memory inconsistencies regarding when the alleged touch occurred, and noted he did not make a formal complaint at the time.
  • Jones faces 21 total counts of indecent assault and sexual touching spanning 17 years; he has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Alan Jones Former broadcaster on trialComplainant H Fourth male complainant testifyingKate McClymont Sydney Morning Herald chief investigative reporterGeorgina Wright SC Prosecutor

Fourth complainant testifies Alan Jones touched his bottom at Sydney event
Sydney Morning Herald

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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 12:58 AM ET
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    Jones pleads not guilty; defence cross-examines complainant on memory inconsistencies

    Under cross-examination, the complainant accepted he gave different accounts to different people about when during the event the alleged touch occurred and that he could not recall exactly when it happened. He also acknowledged he did not make a formal complaint or write notes.

    “I didn't want to cause a scene … I thought that could potentially ruin the night. To be honest, I felt a little bit powerless in that situation.”
    — Complainant H, Fourth male complainant · source
  2. background

    Complainant describes emotional impact: understanding women's experiences — The executive told the court he confided in a colleague that he felt disgusting and powerless, saying it was the first time he understood what women had been going through.

  3. background

    Fourth complainant testifies about alleged touching at event — Complainant H gave evidence in the NSW Local Court that Jones placed his hand on his back and moved it down to rest on his bottom while they were standing at a function. The complainant said he did not react because he didn't want to cause a scene.

  4. background

    Complainant provides statement to police after journalist referral — Complainant H spoke to police in June 2024 after McClymont asked if she could pass on his details to an officer. In a text exchange, he gave permission and said he was happy to talk to police.

  5. background

    McClymont publishes second story including complainant's allegations without prior authorisation — The executive noticed a second article by McClymont containing his allegations but not his name. He had not authorised the publication of his account in this article.

  6. background

    Fourth complainant reads article about Jones allegations — Complainant H read a December 2023 article by Sydney Morning Herald chief investigative reporter Kate McClymont detailing allegations against Jones.

Also covered reported alongside — the timeline has no entry for these yet

  1. 3 outlets Executive felt ‘disgusting and powerless’ about Alan Jones’ alleged sexual touch

    first by SMH.com.au, 2d ago · also WAtoday, Sydney Morning Herald

    1 more headline
  2. 3 outlets Executive says Alan Jones touched his bottom

    first by News.com.au, 2d ago · also ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Australia

    1 more headline

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