The mother of Complainant A has denied taking advantage of Alan Jones's generosity during cross-examination in the NSW Local Court. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. Defence barrister Claire O'Neill questioned the woman about continuing to seek Jones's help while encouraging her son to report the alleged assault. The woman agreed she was no longer financially desperate, but said she was in a web of dependency with Jones. Complainant A alleges Jones kissed and touched him when he was 17.
The mother of a man who has accused Alan Jones of sexual misconduct has told a court she felt berated by the broadcaster over his financial help. Under cross-examination on day 50 of the trial, she said she was in a web of dependency with him and continued to seek his advice during crises. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 21 counts of indecent assault and sexual touching. The woman said she and her son offered to repay him, but he declined.
A woman who alleges Russell Brand raped her more than 25 years ago has told a London court she found him frightening. Brand, a former broadcaster and the ex-husband of Katy Perry, is on trial over three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six women between 1999 and 2009. He denies the allegations. The woman told jurors she was terrified and rejected suggestions from Brand's lawyer that the encounter was consensual. She said she did not report it at the time because she was ashamed.
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A witness in the Alan Jones trial has denied allegations that his family sought financial gain from the broadcaster. The complainant, known as A, testified that he was 17 when Jones allegedly assaulted him. During cross-examination, the witness rejected suggestions that his mother influenced emails sent to Jones and that they aimed to deceive him. Jones, who has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges, previously stated he provided over $100,000 in assistance. The trial continues under Judge Glenn Walsh.
A man accusing Alan Jones of indecent assault has denied trying to extract money from the broadcaster. The 85-year-old is on trial in Sydney for allegedly assaulting five men, including the complainant who claims Jones kissed and groped him at a property in the NSW Southern Highlands. The court heard Jones provided over $100,000 in support to the complainant's family over several years. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges.
