Athlete says he texted Alan Jones after alleged assaults to be polite due to Jones's reputation
A witness in the Sydney trial testified he continued friendly contact with the broadcaster despite two alleged non-consensual kisses because of Jones's influence and generosity.
A prominent athlete testifying in the seventh week of Alan Jones's trial told a Sydney court on Tuesday that he sent friendly messages to the broadcaster after two alleged assaults because Jones was powerful and had been generous to him. The witness, appearing for a second day, acknowledged sending Jones friendly texts following the alleged incidents.
The trial centres on allegations that Jones kissed the witness without consent on two occasions. The witness's explanation for continued contact after the alleged assaults forms part of the trial proceedings examining the circumstances around the accusations.
Sources
- ‘I was being polite’: prominent athlete continued texting Alan Jones after alleged assaults due to his reputation, trial hears — The Guardian — World
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