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This news concerns the criminal trial of former Australian radio broadcaster Alan Jones in Sydney, where author and journalist Peter FitzSimons gave evidence as a witness. UA.NEWSKey points from the report:

1. Courtroom appearance and testimony: Peter FitzSimons appeared in court and directly faced Alan Jones while recounting a 30 to 40-minute phone call he had in October 2019 with an alleged victim known in court as Complainant C. The Guardian
2. Allegations described by the staffer: Complainant C was a junior 2GB employee in his early twenties who also worked as a driver for Jones. FitzSimons told the court that the man was tearful, deeply distressed, and clearly “emotionally traumatised” when describing incidents involving Jones. The allegations included Jones touching him in a car while driving, pushing him against an elevator wall to kiss him, and touching his genitals under the table during a Christmas lunch. The Guardian+ 2
3. How the contact occurred: Fellow 2GB host Ray Hadley had put Complainant C in touch with FitzSimons. FitzSimons took detailed notes of the conversation and passed them to investigative journalist Kate McClymont. However, FitzSimons noted that the reporting was halted after Hadley informed him that the young staffer had suffered an emotional breakdown and feared severe personal and professional repercussions from Jones. UA.NEWS+ 2
4. Defence cross-examination: Defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir pressed FitzSimons over his long-standing, public disdain for Jones, referencing past columns in which FitzSimons described Jones in highly critical terms. The defence argued that Jones’s media rivals, including Hadley and FitzSimons, coordinated to build a case against him. FitzSimons defended his notes and stood by his past public writings, while clarifying his role in simply documenting what the complainant had told him. The Guardian+ 2

Jones has pleaded not guilty to all charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. UA.NEWS