A Sydney Morning Herald columnist has testified in court about a 2019 phone conversation with an alleged victim of a high-profile broadcaster, describing the individual as deeply distressed while recounting claims of repeated inappropriate physical contact. The evidence, presented during the broadcaster’s trial, centers on a specific incident where the complainant alleged the defendant made unwanted advances, which were reportedly rebuffed. Legal proceedings continue as the case examines the credibility of the alleged victim’s account and the accused’s denial of wrongdoing. The testimony underscores the emotional weight of the claims amid ongoing scrutiny of the case.
FitzSimons tells court that complainant C told him Jones, who has pleaded not guilty, would touch his penis and he ‘kept pushing it away’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSydney Morning Herald columnist Peter FitzSimons has told the Alan Jones trial an alleged victim he spoke to in 2019 was “tearful” and sounded “emotionally traumatised” when detailing alleged assaults by the 2GB broadcaster.The commentator and author gave evidence in the Downing Centre local court on Thursday about a telephone call he had with the alleged victim known as complainant C in October 2019. Continue reading...
