Key facts
- Guests at a luncheon 20 years ago joked that Alan Jones and a young staffer looked like a "great couple."
- The remark was made sarcastically by a fellow guest, according to witness Jason Morrison.
- Morrison testified that the young staffer, complainant C, appeared "stuck" sitting next to Jones.
- Jones is facing 20 charges of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching against six complainants.
- Another witness previously told the court that complainant C looked "distraught" while seated next to Jones.
During the trial of radio presenter Alan Jones, witness Jason Morrison testified that guests at a luncheon hosted by Jones approximately 20 years ago joked that Jones and a young staffer, identified as complainant C, "look like a great couple." Morrison, who often filled in for Jones, told the Sydney Downing Centre local court that the remark was made sarcastically by a fellow guest. He stated that complainant C appeared "stuck" sitting next to Jones at the event. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 20 charges of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching against six complainants. Morrison also recalled observing Jones with his arm around complainant C's shoulder. Earlier in the trial, complainant C testified that Jones instructed him to sit next to him and kept his hand under the table, on his leg or penis over his pants, for the duration of the lunch. Another witness had previously stated that complainant C looked "distraught" while seated next to Jones. Morrison's recollection of the restaurant name and year differed from other witnesses. The court adjourned early due to a legal issue.