A teenage athlete has told a court that he felt unable to speak out after broadcaster Alan Jones allegedly groped his genitals while driving him, saying he "didn't want to lose those things" he valued, in evidence given as part of Jones's indecent assault trial. The case adds to a series of allegations against the veteran Australian radio and television presenter, whose reputation and public standing built over decades in broadcasting are under scrutiny as the proceedings continue.

Limited detail was available beyond the headline allegation, which centres on an incident during a car journey in which the young athlete says Jones touched him inappropriately. The complainant's remark about not wanting to "lose those things" suggests he felt his opportunities or standing might be jeopardised if he objected or reported the alleged assault at the time, a dynamic often cited in cases involving power imbalances between a prominent public figure and a young person under their influence.