Former colleague says he told Ray Hadley about alleged Alan Jones assault but asked to stay silent
A former associate of Alan Jones testified that he confided in rival broadcaster Ray Hadley and author Peter FitzSimons about non-consensual kissing and touching by Jones, but asked Hadley not to publicise the claims.
In the NSW Local Court, a former employee of broadcaster Alan Jones gave further evidence in the indecent assault case, explaining that he had disclosed to rival host Ray Hadley and writer Peter FitzSimons that Jones repeatedly kissed him without consent in a lift at his Circular Quay apartment and touched his crotch while driving. He said he refused to speak publicly and asked Hadley not to reveal the story, even breaking down in tears during the conversation.
The witness noted that he had previously shared the allegations with a few friends and colleagues but remained reluctant to expose the misconduct, citing professional concerns and a desire to stay on Jones's side. He continued to respond to Jones's messages after leaving his job, invited the broadcaster to his wedding, and later recounted a separate kiss at the Crown Melbourne hotel in 2012, which was admitted as contextual evidence. The testimony highlights the complexities of power dynamics in Australian media and politics.
Why it matters
The testimony sheds light on alleged abuse by a prominent media figure and the pressures victims face in speaking out.
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