Key facts
- Broadcaster Ray Hadley testified in a Sydney court regarding allegations against Alan Jones.
- Hadley stated an alleged victim confided in him in 2019 about being sexually assaulted by Jones.
- The alleged victim reportedly described Jones touching his "cock" and kissing him, and breaking down in tears.
- Alan Jones is on trial for 20 charges of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching.
- Jones has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
- Hadley also testified about facilitating contact between the alleged victim and a Sydney Morning Herald journalist.
Broadcaster Ray Hadley testified in a Sydney court on Tuesday, recounting a conversation with an alleged victim of fellow 2GB broadcaster Alan Jones. Hadley told the Downing Centre local court that in 2019, the alleged victim, identified as complainant C, confided that Jones had "sexually assaulted" him on multiple occasions.
Hadley testified that complainant C stated Jones "put his hand on my cock and kissed me." When Hadley asked if he was homosexual and consenting, C reportedly broke down, sobbed, and said, "No, I hated it. I’m not homosexual."
The conversation, which lasted between 30 and 40 minutes, involved C detailing the alleged assaults, which occurred in 2008. Hadley stated he promised C his identity would remain secret and offered support, telling him it "wasn’t his fault" and he was a "victim."
Complainant C had previously told the court that he described Jones as a "fucking grub" who "used to grab me on the cock" and "used to kiss me." Hadley confirmed C's account of a luncheon where Jones allegedly touched his "cock under the table" while C sat next to him, with other guests, including Jason Morrison, reportedly "laughing and giggling."
Alan Jones, 85, faces 20 charges of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching against six complainants, to which he has pleaded not guilty. His defense barrister, Gabrielle Bashir SC, suggested in her opening address that the allegations were fueled by "trial by media" and a "resolve to destroy Jones" by his rival, Hadley. Bashir alleged Hadley passed information to the Sydney Morning Herald about complainant C and that journalists were "looking for a story."
Earlier in the trial, a 2GB staffer testified about a significant rivalry between Hadley and Jones in 2019 over the breakfast radio slot, with rumors of Hadley signing a secret contract to replace Jones.