Brother of alleged victim testifies in Alan Jones indecent assault trial

During the criminal trial of former talk-back host Alan Jones, the brother of the complainant gave evidence in a Sydney court, explaining that his first encounter with Jones occurred in 2003 as the broadcaster supported his sibling's emerging sports career. He learned of the alleged indecent assault only after news of Jones's arrest surfaced and later heard his brother recount that Jones had kissed and grabbed him, though he denied any sexual penetration.

The testimony highlighted that Jones had supplied a mobile phone, a vehicle and weekly financial assistance for training, and had even offered to help purchase an engagement ring, later gifting a dinner set for the wedding. The brother visited Jones's Macquarie Street apartment, studio and a farmstay at Fitzroy Falls on separate occasions, none of which involved any observed misconduct. Crown prosecutor Georgina Wright SC questioned him about witnessing any inappropriate behavior, to which he responded negatively. Jones, 85, faces 20 counts of assault with an act of indecency and two counts of sexual touching relating to six alleged victims between 2003 and 2020, and has pleaded not guilty.