A ‘fearful’ friendship and ‘generous’ payments – Alan Jones on Trial podcast

By Guardian Australia

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The criminal trial of veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has begun, almost two years after he was arrested over multiple counts of indecent assault and sexual touching — charges he strongly denies. What did week one reveal about the prosecution’s case, and the way Jones treated his alleged teenage victim? Subscribe to Guardian Australia on YouTube and hit the bell to see new videos ► https://www.youtube.com/@guardianaustralia?sub_confirmation=1 Nour Haydar speaks to Guardian Australia’s media correspondent Amanda Meade to unpack opening statements and key evidence from the trial’s opening week Alan Jones’s alleged victim denies ‘fabricating’ claims against broadcaster during robust cross-examination ► https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/06/alleged-victim-alan-jones-denies-fabricating-claims-broadcaster-cross-examination-ntwnfb Get the latest news at theguardian.com ► https://www.theguardian.com/au?CMP=gdnaus_yt Support Guardian Australia ► https://support.theguardian.

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