The mother of the youngest alleged victim of former broadcaster Alan Jones has told a Sydney court she placed complete faith in the veteran radio personality before an alleged sexual assault.
Taking the witness box, the woman broke down in tears as she recounted the circumstances surrounding her teenage son’s weekend visit to Jones’s sprawling rural estate at Fitzroy Falls, located in the New South Wales Southern Highlands.
As reported by The Guardian Australia, the witness testified that she had “trusted” the former 2GB breakfast host and was entirely “comfortable” permitting her son, who was 17 at the time, to stay at the country property.
Mother recounts Southern Highlands visit
The mother told the court her perception of Jones at the time was defined by unquestioning confidence, believing her son would be entirely safe in his company. She emphasised that she had “absolutely trusted” the prominent radio commentator when approving the country excursion.
However, the court heard the woman’s composure unravelled as she gave evidence about the immediate aftermath of the trip. Emotional throughout her testimony, she wept while recounting the moment she became aware that her adolescent son had allegedly been subjected to unwanted sexual advances while isolated at the estate.
Allegations of assault at Fitzroy Falls
The court proceedings centre on accusations brought by multiple men, including the woman's son, known under legal suppression orders as Complainant A. He is the youngest of the complainants involved in the case against the former radio presenter.
Complainant A previously gave evidence detailing his arrival and subsequent stay at the Fitzroy Falls property. The court heard the teenager was left alone with Jones when the veteran broadcaster allegedly initiated inappropriate and unsolicited physical contact.
According to the young man’s testimony, Jones allegedly kissed him, forced his tongue inside his mouth, and touched him on the bottom. Recalling the encounter from the witness box earlier in the trial, Complainant A stated: “I felt violated and I felt gross.”
Fear and hesitation over formal complaint
The woman described the deep distress that engulfed her family after her son confided in her regarding what had allegedly occurred at the Southern Highlands property.
She broke down in tears as she detailed the subsequent discussions about whether to take the matter directly to law enforcement. The court heard her son had initially declined to lodge a formal complaint with police regarding the alleged kissing and touching.
Describing the overwhelming vulnerability and anxiety she experienced during that period, the mother told the court plainly: “I was scared.” The immense public profile and reach wielded by Jones, who dominated Sydney’s morning radio airwaves for decades, hung heavily over the family’s hesitation to act.
Jones has consistently denied allegations of unlawful conduct and inappropriate behaviour throughout his media career.
The high-profile trial continues in Sydney, with additional evidence and testimony from further witnesses scheduled to be heard as the court examines the historical allegations.
