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

Former 2GB and 2UE radio host has denied 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges

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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”.