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Radio Rivals Jones and Hadley Face Off in Court
Hadley told the court a complainant broke down sobbing while describing alleged assaults, as Jones faces 22 charges from six men.
- On Tuesday, 85-year-old former broadcaster Alan Jones faced rival Ray Hadley in Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court while fighting 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.
- Testimony on Monday revealed that in 2019, Hadley and Jones were locked in a fierce power struggle over the breakfast radio slot, with colleagues claiming Hadley had signed a 'secret contract' to replace Jones.
- Complainant C, one of six men alleging misconduct, previously told the court he 'broke down sobbing' in October 2019 while confiding allegations to Hadley, who 'asked if I was okay' during the disclosure.
- Defense barrister Gabrielle Bashir argued that 'rivalry, treachery, double dealing, money, hatred, desperation, opportunism and more' drove the complaint, suggesting Hadley encouraged the staffer to make allegations to 'destroy' his rival.
- Jones has pleaded not guilty to all charges, maintaining that none of the alleged physical acts occurred as the trial spanning a 17-year period from 2003 to 2020 continues into November.
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Radio Rivals Jones and Hadley Face Off in Court as Trial Continues
Retired Sydney broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones, centre, walks past waiting media as he leaves a police station in Sydney, Australia on Nov. 18, 2024. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP Image via AP)
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Total News Sources17
Leaning Left6Leaning Right6Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left, 40% Right
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources lean Right
40% Right
L 40%
C 20%
R 40%
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