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Alan Jones trial day one – as it happened

Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty. This blog is now closed Warning: This live blog may contain graphic content when discussing evidence in the trial Alan Jones trial live updates – day two Alan Jones allegedly gifted cash and car to teenager he kissed after commenting on sprinter’s penis, trial hears Complainant J will be back in the witness box (appearing via AVL) at 10am tomorrow. We will return with rolling live news coverage of the proceedings at 9.30am. Here’s a wrap of what was alleged today: Alan Jones first met complainant J when he was 14 years old and a star school athlete and “praised” him about his sports ability. J alleged that Jones made a weekly deposit of $400 a week into his bank account and told him he didn’t have to tell anyone because it was a gift. J, who was a teenager at the time, alleged that he was asked to drive Jones to a function in Canberra, and while the pair were alone in the hotel room Jones allegedly kissed him in a “smothering” way. J alleged that after the Canberra incident Jones told him he had “been a really good boy” and increased his weekly stipend. J told the court

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Aug 24, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Guests joked Alan Jones and alleged victim looked ‘like a great couple’ at luncheon, court hears

Radio host’s indecent assault and sexual touching trial enters fourth week, with shock jock Jason Morrison telling court complainant C appeared ‘stuck’ beside Jones Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…

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Aug 24, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
Guests joked Alan Jones and alleged victim looked ‘like a great couple’ at luncheon, court hears

Radio host’s indecent assault and sexual touching trial enters fourth week, with shock jock Jason Morrison telling court complainant C appeared ‘stuck’ beside Jones Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…

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Aug 17, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Alleged victim sent Alan Jones ‘embarrassing’ texts to keep ‘most powerful man in Australia’ on side, court told

Former 2GB and 2UE radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free…

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Aug 13, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Mother of one of Alan Jones’s alleged victims told him ‘I should have protected you’, court hears

Complainant J’s mother asked son if former broadcaster ever touched him, high-profile trial told Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The…

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Aug 4, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Alan Jones trial day two – as it happened

Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty. This blog is now closed Warning: This live blog may contain graphic content when discussing evidence in the trial Alan Jones…

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Aug 3, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Teenager didn’t tell anyone Alan Jones allegedly kissed and touched him as he feared losing financial help, trial hears

Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty A former schoolboy athlete has told the Alan Jones trial he didn’t tell anyone the broadcaster was allegedly kissing him and…

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Aug 3, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
Alan Jones trial day one – as it happened

Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty. This blog is now closed Warning: This live blog may contain graphic content when discussing evidence in the trial Alan Jones…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 24, 2026

Radio host’s indecent assault and sexual touching trial enters fourth week, with shock jock Jason Morrison telling court complainant C appeared ‘stuck’ beside Jones Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 17, 2026

Former 2GB and 2UE radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 13, 2026

Complainant J’s mother asked son if former broadcaster ever touched him, high-profile trial told Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The mother of one of Alan…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 4, 2026

Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty. This blog is now closed Warning: This live blog may contain graphic content when discussing evidence in the trial Alan Jones trial live updates –…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 3, 2026

Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty A former schoolboy athlete has told the Alan Jones trial he didn’t tell anyone the broadcaster was allegedly kissing him and touching his…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 3, 2026

Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty. This blog is now closed Warning: This live blog may contain graphic content when discussing evidence in the trial Alan Jones trial live updates –…

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