Alleged victim sent Alan Jones ‘embarrassing’ texts to keep ‘most powerful man in Australia’ on side, court told

Source: The Guardian 6 hours ago

Former 2GB and 2UE radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty

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One of Alan Jones’s alleged victims has told a Sydney court that he sent “distressing and embarrassing” messages about his penis to the broadcaster to keep “the most powerful man in Australia” on side.

Complainant C was a young man when employed as a driver for Jones at 2GB radio. He has previously told Downing Centre local court that Jones touched his penis and kissed him during his employment.

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Alleged victim sent Alan Jones ‘embarrassing’ texts to keep ‘most powerful man in Australia’ on side, court told

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