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Witness testifies about 20-year-old luncheon in trial of broadcaster Alan Jones
Radio host Jason Morrison gave evidence regarding an alleged victim's demeanor and guest remarks during the fourth week of the assault trial.
The short version
- Radio broadcaster Jason Morrison testified in the Downing Centre local court regarding an event 20 years ago involving Alan Jones and a complainant.
- Jones has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching involving six complainants.
- Morrison noted guest jokes about Jones and a staffer sitting together, but recollections among various witnesses regarding dates, locations, and reactions remain mixed.
Key facts
- Alan Jones has pleaded not guilty to 20 charges of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching brought by six complainants.[The Guardian]
- Radio broadcaster Jason Morrison testified at Sydney's Downing Centre local court during the fourth week of Jones's trial.[The Guardian]
- Morrison testified that guests made sarcastic jokes that Jones and a young staffer looked like a couple while sitting next to each other at a luncheon 20 years ago.[The Guardian]
- The complainant previously testified that Jones required him to sit beside him and kept a hand on his leg or pants under the table during the meal.[The Guardian]
- Morrison observed Jones with his arm around the staffer's shoulder but stated he could not recall the staffer's facial expression at the time of the banter.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- Witnesses have given differing accounts of the complainant's demeanor, whether inappropriate behavior occurred, and the precise year and name of the restaurant where the lunch occurred.[The Guardian]