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Peter FitzSimons to Enter the Hot Seat in Jones Trial
FitzSimons told the court he spoke with a former Jones staffer in 2019 and did not report the allegations later published by the Herald.
- Author and journalist Peter FitzSimons is giving evidence at the Downing Centre Local Court regarding his 2019 conversation with complainant "C," who alleges unwanted touching by former broadcaster Alan Jones.
- Jones, 85, faces 20 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching involving six male complainants over a 17-year period from 2003 to 2020; the former 2GB heavyweight denies the alleged physical acts occurred.
- FitzSimons testified he spoke with the complainant "In 2019, after being put in contact with the complainant by Jones' 2GB colleague Ray Hadley," though he was not told the identity of "C" and did not report on the allegations.
- Following McClymont's 2023 reporting, NSW Police established Strike Force Bonnefin in response to the allegations; The Herald's chief investigative reporter is expected to give evidence later in the trial.
- Support is available via the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800 737 732 or the Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491 as the trial continues at the Downing Centre Local Court.
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Peter FitzSimons tells court Jones complainant was 'revolted' over claims
Author and journalist Peter FitzSimons has begun to give evidence in Alan Jones's criminal trial, telling the court a young colleague of Mr Jones appeared "deeply upset" while detailing allegations of indecent assault.
·Ultimo, Australia
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Alan Jones trial as it happened: Herald journalist Peter FitzSimons gives evidence as indecent assault, sexual touching trial continues
The prominent columnist was called to give evidence about his conversation with “C”, a man who has accused the broadcaster of unwanted kissing and touching.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Total News Sources12
Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left
45% Left
L 45%
C 33%
R 22%
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