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Alan Jones told prominent athlete ‘I would like to be kissing you all night’ after alleged assault, trial hears

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What happened

Alleged victim tells court he froze and was ‘in disbelief’ after broadcaster kissed him on corner of his lips at public event A prominent athlete froze and was “shocked and embarrassed” when Alan Jones kissed him on the side of his mouth at a public…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:05:55 UTC.

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