Alan Jones's accuser rejects claim he invented abuse allegations
A former student athlete has denied fabricating indecent assault allegations against broadcaster Alan Jones, telling a Sydney court he only wants justice. The defence had suggested his financial troubles gave him a motive to make a complaint after losing his police job.
The former student sports star at the centre of allegations against Alan Jones has told a Sydney court he did not invent the claims, rejecting suggestions he was motivated by money. Under cross-examination, the alleged victim, identified as J, denied fabricating accounts of indecent assault after losing his job as a police officer and facing financial hardship.
Defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir SC put it to J that he had a financial motive to report the alleged assaults, which are said to have occurred when he was a teenager. At the time, Jones provided him with financial support, including a Nokia phone, a Nissan car and a weekly stipend that rose from $350 to $600 over nine years. J acknowledged the payments were designed to assist with training, competition and living expenses, but rejected the idea they were evidence of an ulterior motive.
Earlier this week, J told the court he went to NSW police after seeing media reports of Jones's arrest in November 2024. Bashir suggested he had decided then to fabricate the claims. J replied: "No, I wasn't planning to fabricate anything." He also said he was not after financial compensation: "I don't want anything from this. I won't accept [money]. I don't want anything but proper justice in relation to this matter."
The court heard J left the police force after being convicted of assault and breaching the code of conduct, losing a $120,000-a-year income. Bashir argued that a successful complaint could lead to civil proceedings and a chance to "cast himself in a different light". J agreed he did not raise the allegations when he faced previous charges for drink driving or assault.
Cross-examination also highlighted inconsistencies in J's accounts. He conceded he was actually 18 when Jones gave him the phone and car, not younger as he had previously stated, saying he had believed his original details were accurate. He also accepted his description of a kiss as a "chomping motion" might have been wrong, but insisted a kiss did occur.
Jones has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six men. His barrister has previously argued that the allegations are baseless and that complainants were encouraged by media rivals. The trial continues.
