Alan Jones trial: alleged victim told brother indecent assaults weren’t ‘too bad’ but involved broadcaster grabbing his penis, court hears

An alleged victim of broadcaster Alan Jones described to his older brother how the former radio host’s indecent assaults involved Jones grabbing his penis, a Sydney court heard on Tuesday.

The witness, testifying in Jones’s trial, recounted a conversation at a McDonald’s where his younger brother, identified as complainant J, shared details of the alleged assaults after Jones was arrested. According to the witness, J told him the incidents were “nothing too bad” but included Jones grabbing his penis and kissing him.

J reportedly told his brother that Jones would “grab me on the cock and ask me if it was OK,” and that he had responded by saying he was uncomfortable. The witness said Jones would then change the subject and act differently, becoming “a different person.”

When asked why he hadn’t disclosed the abuse earlier, J reportedly told his brother it was difficult because he didn’t want to lose the financial support and opportunities Jones provided. The witness also mentioned that J had told police about Jones’s behavior escalating over time, including longer hugs and Jones placing his hands on his shoulders while saying he loved him.

The witness, who has never seen Jones act inappropriately toward his brother, described their meetings in the early 2000s at Jones’s homes and at the 2GB studios. He recalled Jones as generous, sharing a love of sport, and even offering to help buy an engagement ring for his fiancée and gifting a dinner set for his wedding.

Under cross-examination, the witness confirmed that his brother had never expressed fear of Jones. The trial continues as Jones, who has pleaded not guilty to 20 charges of indecent assault and two of sexual touching, faces allegations from six complainants.