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Defense witness faces cross-examination in Alan Jones assault trial
A witness offered to refute claims for Alan Jones, The Guardian reports.
The short version
- A friend testifying for Alan Jones stated he does not recall attending a 2008 luncheon where an alleged assault took place.[The Guardian]
- Under cross-examination, the witness admitted to sending supportive text messages to Jones offering to refute lies and insulting an investigating reporter.[The Guardian]
- Jones has pleaded not guilty to 20 indecent assault charges and two counts of sexual touching involving six complainants.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- Alan Jones has pleaded not guilty to 20 indecent assault charges and two counts of sexual touching relating to six men.[The Guardian]
- A defense witness denied seeing an assault at a 2008 luncheon and testified he cannot remember attending the event.[The Guardian]
- Under questioning, the witness acknowledged texting Jones an offer to refute lies and sending derogatory remarks about journalist Kate McClymont.[The Guardian]
- A complainant alleged that Jones placed his hand on the complainant's leg and over his pants during the 2008 restaurant lunch.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- Whether the witness was present at the 2008 luncheon remains unverified as he testified he cannot recall attending.[The Guardian]
Sources
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