Alan Jones on trial: Alleged victim’s mother 'trusted' Jones | Week 11 - podcast
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•Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:32 GMT
📰 What Happened
Week 11 of Alan Jones's trial centred on the mother of the youngest complainant. She wept in the witness box when shown a note her son had written. In it, he said "something happened" at Jones's property at Fitzroy Falls. She told the court she had trusted Jones with her then teenage son.
The prosecution also asked why she stayed in contact with the broadcaster after her son told her about the alleged indecent assault. Guardian Australia's media correspondent Amanda Meade joined host Nour Haydar to explain the emotional week in court. The episode is part of the Full Story podcast series on the trial.
🔍 The Backstory
Alan Jones is one of Australia's best-known radio hosts, with a career spanning decades in Sydney and on national TV. He is now on trial over allegations of indecent assault against young men. The case has run for 11 weeks, with complainants and family members giving evidence.
Guardian Australia has followed the trial week by week in its podcast. The reporting focuses on what is said in the courtroom rather than on the allegations alone. The judge and jury will decide the outcome.
🎯 Why It Matters
The case tests how courts treat claims from people who stayed quiet for years. It also shows what trust in a famous person can cost a family.
Week 11 of Alan Jones's trial centred on the mother of the youngest complainant. She wept in the witness box when shown a note her son had written. In it, he said "something happened" at Jones's property at Fitzroy Falls. She told the court she had trusted Jones with her then teenage son.
The prosecution also asked why she stayed in contact with the broadcaster after her son told her about the alleged indecent assault. Guardian Australia's media correspondent Amanda Meade joined host Nour Haydar to explain the emotional week in court. The episode is part of the Full Story podcast series on the trial.
Alan Jones is one of Australia's best-known radio hosts, with a career spanning decades in Sydney and on national TV. He is now on trial over allegations of indecent assault against young men. The case has run for 11 weeks, with complainants and family members giving evidence.
Guardian Australia has followed the trial week by week in its podcast. The reporting focuses on what is said in the courtroom rather than on the allegations alone. The judge and jury will decide the outcome.
The case tests how courts treat claims from people who stayed quiet for years. It also shows what trust in a famous person can cost a family.