Alan Jones’ lawyers accused by defence of ‘intimidating’ witness in indecent assault case
Summary
Alan Jones is on trial in an Australian court, facing multiple charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. During the trial, the defence was accused of trying to intimidate a witness who supports the complainant's claims, but the judge allowed the defence to question the witness about possible financial motives.Key Facts
- Alan Jones is charged with 20 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching.
- The trial is happening in Downing Centre court, presided over by Judge Glenn Walsh.
- The witness in question is the ex-girlfriend of one complainant, referred to as J.
- The defence claimed the witness might have a financial motive to support J's allegations.
- The witness denied any financial motive and said J wanted to "tell his truth."
- The defence questioned the witness about a $1,200 fine she received, suggesting financial stress.
- The judge allowed this line of questioning, saying it was relevant to the defence’s case.
- J reported the alleged assaults to police in 2024 after Jones was arrested for other similar allegations.
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