Court Told Radio Veteran Alan Jones Kissed Young Man in James Packer's Crown Towers Suite

A Sydney court heard on Wednesday that Alan

A Sydney court heard on Wednesday that Alan Jones, the former 2GB and 2UE broadcaster, allegedly kissed his former driver inside a walk-in wardrobe located in James Packer's private suite at Crown Towers in Melbourne. The 85-year-old faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching, to which he has pleaded not guilty.

The complainant, identified as C, told the court that he and a friend visited Melbourne for a sporting event and were invited to Jones's room for a drink. C recalled that they knew the accommodation was "nice" because it was Packer's personal suite, a detail that made the setting memorable.

According to the testimony, the alleged incident took place within the suite's walk-in wardrobe, a space that C described as unexpectedly large. The court heard that Jones, who was then C's employer, had arranged the Melbourne trip, and the young man considered the stay a perk of his job.

C's account is one of several allegations against

C's account is one of several allegations against Jones, which span incidents alleged to have occurred between 2001 and 2019. The charges involve a number of complainants, all men, who accuse Jones of inappropriate touching and kissing without consent.

Jones's defense team has indicated that the former broadcaster will contest the charges, with his lawyer arguing that the allegations are "baseless" and that Jones maintains his innocence. The trial, which is expected to last several weeks, continues to hear evidence from witnesses.

The case has drawn significant media attention, given Jones's long career in Australian broadcasting and his close ties to prominent figures in politics and business. The court has ordered that the complainants' identities remain protected under suppression orders.