Jones accuser told Ray Hadley, Peter FitzSimons about alleged assaults

A former Alan Jones staffer told the NSW Local Court in Sydney that he confided in friends that the broadcaster was “a grub” who touched him inappropriately before he spoke with media figures Ray Hadley and Peter FitzSimons. The complainant, identified as “C” and the second of six men giving evidence, said he broke down sobbing when telling Hadley about alleged unwanted kissing and touching. The court heard “C” said he discussed the claims with FitzSimons after learning the author and journalist was researching similar allegations about Jones, and that he asked FitzSimons not to publicise his account. “C” said Hadley listened, offered to accompany him to police, and agreed not to tell others.