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‘I was being polite’: prominent athlete continued texting Alan Jones after alleged assaults due to his reputation, trial hears

The Guardian World Tuesday 15 September 2026, 06:08 UTC By Amanda Meade Media correspondent 1 min read
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Witness tells court he sent Jones friendly messages after two alleged assaults because he had been generous to himListen to the podcast Alan Jones on TrialGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA prominent athlete who has accused Alan Jones of twice kissing him without consent has told a Sydney court he continued to text the broadcaster after the alleged assaults because Jones was powerful and had been generous to him. The witness, who is appearing for a second day in the...

Witness tells court he sent Jones friendly messages after two alleged assaults because he had been generous to him

A prominent athlete who has accused Alan Jones of twice kissing him without consent has told a Sydney court he continued to text the broadcaster after the alleged assaults because Jones was powerful and had been generous to him.

The witness, who is appearing for a second day in the seventh week of a lengthy trial, agreed he had sent Jones friendly messages after the two alleged assaults.

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