Sydney court hears testimony in Alan Jones indecent assault trial

The mother of the youngest alleged victim of Alan Jones has given evidence at the Downing Centre court in Sydney, according to The Guardian. The 85 year old broadcaster has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. The court heard that the teenager was allegedly indecently assaulted at the property of Jones in Fitzroy Falls. [1]

The mother told the court that she continued to seek advice and correspond with Jones after the alleged incident took place, according to The Guardian. The witness stated that she felt caught in a web of dependency with Jones because she felt he knew about everything. [1]

ABC News reported that the court heard details about the mother and her son offering to repay Jones after being berated. Additionally, The Daily Telegraph reported that the mother denied being motivated by money, calling the assertion absolute rubbish. The Star Observer reported that the mother was left in tears after reading a letter from her son during the trial proceedings. [2][3][5]