Complainant felt 'powerless' after alleged Alan Jones assault

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At a Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney, an executive testified as the fourth complainant against former broadcaster Alan Jones during his trial. The man alleged that several years ago at an event in Sydney, Jones placed his hand on the top of his back and moved it down to rest on his bottom without consent. This incident is one of 21 charges Jones faces, including 19 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching without consent over a period from 2003 to 2020 involving five male complainants. The executive said he felt "disgusted and powerless" but did not react because he feared causing a scene. Jones has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include one count specifically related to this alleged incident of sexual touching.

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