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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Amanda Meade Media correspondent

Witness told Alan Jones he was ‘the greatest broadcaster ever’ while labelling SMH reporter a ‘bitch’

Alan Jones arriving at the Downing Centre local court in Sydney on Tuesday
Alan Jones arriving at the Downing Centre local court in Sydney on Tuesday. The 85-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP

A friend of Alan Jones who has denied witnessing an alleged assault in a Mosman restaurant has agreed in court that he sent the broadcaster a text message saying “if you need me to refute any lies, I of course will”.

Under cross-examination by prosecutor Georgina Wright, the witness agreed he was a loyal and “very good friend” to Jones and the two men shared an “unbreakable bond”. He said he once sent Jones a text saying the “love of my life has always been you”.

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