SMH columnist Peter FitzSimons tells Alan Jones trial alleged victim was ‘revolted’ by abuse
Summary
Peter FitzSimons, a columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald, gave evidence in court about a phone call he had in 2019 with a man who accused broadcaster Alan Jones of repeated sexual misconduct. The man described being emotionally upset and detailed several instances of inappropriate touching by Jones. Jones denies the charges and is standing trial for multiple counts of indecent assault and sexual touching.Key Facts
- Peter FitzSimons spoke with an alleged victim of Alan Jones by phone in 2019.
- The alleged victim said Jones pushed him against a lift wall and kissed him about 10 years earlier.
- The man described Jones touching his leg and penis while he was working as Jones’s driver.
- The alleged victim was tearful and said he felt emotionally hurt and “revolted” by what happened.
- Alan Jones faces 20 charges of indecent assault and 2 charges of sexual touching related to six men.
- Eight charges specifically relate to this alleged victim.
- The conversation FitzSimons had was arranged by another 2GB broadcaster, Ray Hadley.
- The trial is ongoing in Sydney court before Judge Glenn Walsh.
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