Rival Ray Hadley tells Alan Jones trial that alleged victim ‘broke down and sobbed’ when detailing assaults
Summary
Ray Hadley testified in a Sydney court that an alleged victim told him in 2019 about being sexually assaulted by fellow 2GB broadcaster Alan Jones. Jones faces charges of indecent assault and sexual touching and denies the allegations. The trial includes claims of rivalry and alleged media involvement.Key Facts
- Alan Jones is on trial for 20 counts of indecent assault and 2 counts of sexual touching involving six complainants.
- Ray Hadley said an alleged victim confided in him about sexual assaults by Jones in 2008.
- The alleged victim said Jones touched and kissed him without consent, causing him distress.
- Hadley promised to keep the victim’s identity secret and later connected him to a journalist.
- Defence lawyers argue the case is influenced by media bias and personal rivalry between Jones and Hadley.
- It was revealed that Hadley and Jones had a rivalry over the 2GB breakfast radio show slot in 2019.
- The trial is being held before Judge Glenn Walsh and is ongoing.
- The defence alleges that media figures were actively seeking to create a damaging story against Jones.
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