Ex‑girlfriend of alleged victim J testifies that Alan Jones confided in her about assault allegations 20 years ago

During the trial that began on 12 August 2026, the ex‑girlfriend of the alleged victim, identified only as ‘J’, entered the courtroom and confirmed that former Australian media figure Alan Jones had confided in her about the alleged indecent assault and sexual touching incidents that allegedly occurred 20 years ago. The witness’s statement was recorded as part of the proceedings in New South Wales.^[1][2][3]

Witness Statement

The testimony detailed that the ex‑girlfriend had been approached by Jones more than two decades earlier, when she was aware of his claims that ‘J’ had suffered indecent assault. According to the court record, Jones reportedly discussed the alleged offences with her, revealing that he was aware of them at that time and that he had indicated it had already happened.^[1][2][3]

Court’s Response

After the ex‑girlfriend’s statement, the court resumed the proceedings at 2 pm, following an adjournment triggered by a legal issue. The judge indicated that the new evidence would be considered as part of the continuing argument over the alleged acts against ‘J’.^[1][2][3]

Ongoing Trial

The case remains active, with further testimony and evidence expected in subsequent court dates. The ex‑girlfriend’s disclosure adds a new dimension to the allegations that Jones is charged with, potentially impacting the prosecution’s case in the coming sessions.^[1][2][3]