Alan Jones’ former butler takes to the witness box

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The former butler of Australian radio host Alan Jones is testifying in court about his observations from nearly two decades of work at Jones’ Circular Quay apartment in Sydney. The testimony focuses on events and conditions the butler witnessed during his employment with Jones.

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In a Sydney courtroom, David Allan, who was Alan Jones's butler for nearly 18 years until August 2019, testified about his employer's interactions with guests at their luxury harbourside home. He described how Jones would welcome a prominent athlete known as complainant M with hugs and kisses on the cheek, calling him "champion." The trial involves charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against Jones from 2003 to 2020 involving five men, including this athlete. Allan also detailed his extensive duties, such as cooking for near-daily guests and ironing everything down to Jones' underpants while managing the broadcaster's strict work schedule that left him sleeping only 2.5 hours a night.

Written for “Alan Jones Trial Witness Statements” on 2026-10-31, grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.

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