SYDNEY — Broadcaster Ray Hadley gave evidence on Tuesday in the indecent assault trial of Alan Jones, telling the court that a staff member broke down in tears while discussing allegations against the former radio host, according to The Australian.
Hadley testified that the employee became visibly distressed when raising the complaints, which form part of the case against Jones. The Australian reports Hadley described the staffer as having "broke down" during the conversation, though further details of that exchange were not immediately available.
The testimony came on the first day of Hadley’s appearance at the trial, with multiple Australian outlets covering the proceedings. The ABC reported that Hadley told the court the complainant became emotional when discussing the allegations, while Nine.com.au confirmed Hadley was giving evidence in the case.
Separately, the Sydney Morning Herald reported that the complainant had told a friend that Jones was "in love with" him, a claim that has emerged during the trial. The Daily Telegraph also highlighted key moments from Hadley’s first day on the stand, noting the significance of his testimony to the proceedings.
Jones faces charges of indecent assault, which he has denied. The trial continues in a Sydney court, with Hadley’s evidence expected to be scrutinised by both the prosecution and the defence.
The court is likely to hear further testimony from Hadley in the coming days, as well as additional witnesses connected to the allegations. The case has drawn widespread media attention given Jones’s long career in Australian broadcasting.
