前广播员艾伦·琼斯在悉尼地方法院的刑事审判已进入第七天[1]。法官格伦·沃尔什驳回了琼斯对控方修改7项指控的异议，认定这些修改不会损害被告的公平审判权[1]。控方指控琼斯在2003年至2020年间对6名男性进行了不当接触或性骚扰行为，共涉及22项指控[1]。
关于首名证人"J"的证据审理继续推进。"J"的前女友作证称，约20年前"J"曾向她倾诉琼斯对他进行了不当接触，当时他看起来像"见了鬼"一样[1]。"J"的哥哥也出庭作证，称在琼斯被捕后的2024年听"J"说自己是站出来指控琼斯的人之一[1]。
琼斯的律师盖布里埃尔·巴希尔表示，将对控方证人的可信度和可靠性进行质证[1]。下一名证人"C"可能最早于周五开始出庭作证[1]。
Former broadcaster Alan Jones faces trial in Sydney District Court on charges of sexual assault and harassment, with proceedings continuing into their seventh day.[1] Judge Glenn Walsh rejected Jones's objections to the prosecution's modification of seven counts, determining that the amendments would not prejudice his right to a fair trial.[1]
The prosecution alleges that Jones engaged in inappropriate contact or sexual harassment against six men between 2003 and 2020.[1] The court is working through testimony related to the first complainant, identified as "J," whose mother and ex-girlfriend are scheduled to provide evidence.[1] According to his ex-girlfriend, the complainant told her approximately twenty years ago that Jones had made improper physical contact with him, and he appeared deeply disturbed by the encounter.[1] The complainant's brother testified that he first learned "J" was coming forward as one of the accusers in 2024, following Jones's arrest.[1]
Jones's legal team, led by barrister Gabrielle Bashir SC, has signaled its intention to challenge the credibility and reliability of prosecution witnesses during cross-examination.[1] The next complainant, identified as "C," is expected to begin giving evidence as early as Friday.[1]