A Sydney court hears testimony from broadcaster Ray Hadley as he admits using offensive language against former 2GB colleague Alan Jones during a contract dispute. Hadley confirmed under cross-examination that he made derogatory remarks, including a homophobic slur, after the station withdrew a confidential $4 million offer for his proposed takeover of Jones’s breakfast show. He also acknowledged telling police in 2019 that Jones had allegedly pressured other employees to gather damaging information about him. The case centers on Jones’s denial of 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.
Hadley is giving evidence in trial of former 2GB rival Jones, 85, who has pleaded not guilty to 22 indecent assault and sexual touching chargesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWarning: This article contains offensive languageBroadcaster Ray Hadley has told a Sydney court he used a homophobic slur and derogatory names when talking about his colleague Alan Jones, after 2GB withdrew a secret offer of a $4m contract to take over Jones’s coveted breakfast slot.Hadley agreed under cross-examination by defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir SC that he had a told police in 2019 that Jones had recruited colleagues at 2GB to “dig up some dirt” on him. Continue reading...
