An alleged victim of Alan Jones recounted to a NSW Local Court the emotional moment he confided in radio host Ray Hadley about his claims of sexual misconduct. The man, who was 18 when he first met Jones, testified that he used graphic and vulgar language when describing the alleged assaults to friends and later to Hadley.
Jones faces 22 charges, including indecent assault and sexual touching without consent, from six men alleging misconduct between 2003 and 2020. Eight charges relate to the former radio station employee who testified on Monday.
He told the court that approximately two years after the alleged assaults, he used terms like "grub" and "Alan used to grab me on the cock" when discussing Jones with friends. When he eventually disclosed the alleged incidents to Hadley, more than a decade after they occurred, he described breaking down sobbing and calling Jones "a fucking c***." He stated it was the first time he had cried while discussing the matter.
The accuser testified that he refused Hadley's offer to go to the police together, instead asking the 2GB host to keep the information secret. He explained that he did not want anyone to know about the alleged assaults.
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He was prompted to speak to a family member about the alleged assaults during a discussion about the Harvey Weinstein case and the "Me Too" movement. He recalled a comment being made about people coming forward to make claims against high-profile individuals for financial gain or to build a name for themselves, which led him to decide to share his experience.
The former radio staffer expressed regret that he had not fought back or more forcefully refused Jones's advances, stating he felt violated. He also testified that he felt compelled to respond to Jones's "romantic, intimate" text messages to maintain a good personal and professional relationship, given Jones's significant influence and the critical role his show played in setting public agendas.
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When asked if he had any sexual interest in Jones, the accuser emphatically stated, "Absolutely not."
Jones's legal team has accused the former staffer of altering his account and plans to challenge his credibility and reliability during cross-examination. Jones has denied all allegations, which reportedly occurred during the later part of his extensive broadcasting career. His career also included roles in teaching, coaching the national rugby union team, the Wallabies, and a previous attempt at a political career.