An alleged victim of Alan Jones, referred to in court as "complainant M," testified in a Sydney court that an unwanted kiss from the former radio host more than a decade ago remains vivid in his memory, and he wishes it had never occurred. During cross-examination by the defense, M confirmed that he sent Jones a shirtless photo of himself in Paris several months before the alleged incident. He explained that the photo was sent in response to a question from Jones about how he was faring while overseas. M said he sent the message with the caption, “this good, haha,” and thought the photo was good. Jones responded with, “I love the photo. I love you. I want to kiss you for hours. That is beautiful. We must catch up xxxxxx.”
Defense barrister Gabrielle Bashir questioned M about whether the alleged kiss at an awards night in 2015 actually occurred. She presented text messages in which M was affectionate toward Jones, despite testifying he was shocked and embarrassed by the incident. M replied, “I know the kiss happened because I can't get it out of my memory. I wanted the kiss that happened to have never happened. In some ways I feel as though I am deflecting [in the text messages].” Jones faces 20 counts of indecent assault and two charges of sexual touching against six men and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Bashir argued that a text message from Jones after the event, which included the phrase “I hope you can feel my kisses darling,” did not necessarily mean a kiss occurred, as Jones often spoke this way. Jones wrote, “Great to see you. Sorry I didn't catch up after ... You looked great. I love you, I hope you can feel my kisses darling xxxx.” M replied, “Nice to see you too. I had a very long day today and I am pleased to be in bed now. Thanks mate xoxo.”
M pushed back against Bashir’s repeated claims that he had given conflicting statements about the awards night when the alleged kiss occurred. The defense barrister asked M many questions about seating arrangements, the guest list, the timing of meals and awards, and the direction Jones was facing during the incident. M admitted he might not remember specific details like who was sitting at his table or the exact direction something may have happened. Bashir asked, “I suggest the kiss allegation could not have happened in any location. You have never said in any police statement that this happened at the [location], have you?” M replied, “No I haven't.”
The trial is in its seventh week. M is the first complainant to choose to give evidence in a closed court and face Jones directly. Media coverage of the case is being broadcast from a separate location. The trial, presided over by Judge Glenn Walsh, continues.
Alan Jones Trial: Complainant Testifies About Alleged Unwanted Kiss and Text Exchange
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